Case: United States v. Comey

United States of America v. Comey Jr.

United States of America v. Comey Jr.

INDICTMENT as to James B. Comey, Jr. count(s) 1, 2. (jlan) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Report of a Grand Jury's Failure to Concur in an Indictment by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (jlan) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Patrick Fitzgerald and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10485134.) by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Redacted Criminal Case Cover Sheet. (jlan) (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Summons Issued in case as to James B. Comey, Jr. (jlan) (Main Document 8 replaced on 9/26/2025) (jlan, ). (Entered: 09/25/2025)

Summons Returned Executed on 09/25/2025 as to James B. Comey, Jr. (jlan) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

Arraignment set for 10/9/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff as to James B. Comey, Jr. (jlan)

TRANSCRIPT of return of indictment proceedings held on 9-25-25 before Judge Lindsey R. Vaala. Court reporter Diane Salters, Telephone number 301-338-8033. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 10/27/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/26/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/25/2025.(Salters, Diane) (Entered: 09/26/2025)

ORDER granting 4 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Patrick Joseph Fitzgerald for James B. Comey, Jr as to James B. Comey Jr. (1). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 9/29/2025. (swil) (Entered: 09/29/2025)

Ex Parte Under Seal Motion (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(swil) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

Pretrial Services Bond REPORT (Initial Pretrial Services Bond Report) (SEALED - government and defense counsel) as to James B. Comey, Jr. (stewart, mariel) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

ORDERED that Defendant is summoned to appear for arraignment before this Court on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/06/2025. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

ORDER - The arraignment of Defendant James B. Comey, Jr. shall begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Courtroom 600 on the Sixth Floor of the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse. Because seating capacity will be limited. Courtroom 601 will be reserved and will serve as an overflow courtroom. Courtroom 601 will have screens which should enable attendees to see and hear what is happening in Courtroom 600. A Court Security Officer will always be present in Courtroom 601 to ensure that appropriate decorum is maintained and to communicate with Information Technology staff if there are problems with the audio or video transmission. The hearing will not be delayed for transmission issues. All seating in Courtroom 601 will be on a first-come basis. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/06/2025. SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/06/2025)

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Arraignment set for 10/8/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff. (wgar, )

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Nathaniel Lemons appearing for USA. (Lemons, Nathaniel) (Main Document 17 replaced to correct pdf fillable form on 10/9/2025) (Dest). (Entered: 10/07/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE Gabriel J. Diaz appearing for USA. (Diaz, Gabriel) (Main Document 18 replaced to correct pdf fillable form on 10/9/2025) (Dest). (Entered: 10/07/2025)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff:Arraignment as to James B. Comey Jr. (1) Count 1,2 held on 10/8/2025. USA appeared through Lindsey Halligan, Gabriel Diaz, and Nathaniel Tyler Lemons. Defendant appeared with counsel Patrick Fitzgerald and Jessica Carmichael. Defendant WFA, PNG, and demanded a Jury Trial. Parties' request to waive right to speedy trial as articulated in open court- GRANTED. Motions Schedule 1: Motions due on 10/20/2025; Responses due on 11/3/2025; Replies due on 11/10/2025. Motions Schedule 2: Motions due on 10/30/2025; Responses due on 11/13/2025; Replies due on 11/20/2025. Parties directed to confer with regard to a discovery order by 10/10/2025.Parties directed to submit proposed discovery orders and supporting briefs, if necessary, as articulated in open court by COB on 10/13/2025. Parties directed to immediately confer with regard to providing defense counsel with access to classified information and submit a proposed CIPA briefing schedule by COB on 10/13/2025. Court advised counsel of process to appoint out-of-district judge to resolve defense motion for disqualification of Lindsey Halligan. DPPA advisement given in open court.Court adopts Pretrial Services Report. Motion Hearing set for 11/19/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff. Motion Hearing set for 12/9/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff. Jury Trial set for 1/5/2026 at 09:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff. Defendant entered on PR bond.(Court Reporter D.Salters.)(lcre, ) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

Due Process Protections Act Order as to James B. Comey, Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/8/2025. (lcre, ) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

ORDER Setting Conditions of Release as to James B. Comey Jr. (1) PR bond. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/8/2025. (lcre, ) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

PR Bond Entered as to James B. Comey, Jr (lcre, ) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

ORDERED that this matter is scheduled for a jury trial on Monday, January 5, 2025. In the interests of fairness, efficiency, and justice, the Court ORDERS as follows: The first round of motions shall be due on Monday, October 20, 2025. The Government's response brief(s) shall be due on Monday, November 3, 2025. Defendant's reply brief(s) shall be due on Monday, November 10, 2025. The Court will hold a hearing on these motion(s) on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Any additional pre-trial motions shall be due on Thursday. October 30, 2025. The Government's response brief(s) shall be due on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Defendant's reply brief(s) shall be due on Thursday, November 20, 2025. The Court will hold a hearing on the motion(s) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. All briefing must be filed by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the briefing deadline. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/8/2025. (lcre, ) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

ORDERED that the parties immediately confer regarding the entry of a joint discovery order. ORDERED that if after good faith discussions the parties are unable to agree on and file a joint discovery order by Friday, October 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the parties shall each submit a proposed discovery order by Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. ORDERED that the parties may submit a brief in support of their respective proposed discovery orders, not to exceed a maximum of 10 pages. The parties' briefs shall be filed simultaneously with their proposed discovery orders by Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.ORDERED that the parties immediately confer with regard to providing defense counsel with expedited access to classified information. ORDERED that the parties are to file a joint proposed Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA) briefing schedule by Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/8/2025. (lcre, ) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

TRANSCRIPT of initial appearance and arraignment proceedings held on 10-8-25 before Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff. Court reporter Diane Salters, Telephone number 301-338-8033. NOTICE RE REDACTION OF TRANSCRIPTS:The parties have thirty(30) calendar days to file with the Court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days. The policy is located on our website at www.vaed.uscourts.gov Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the court reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 11/7/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/8/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2026.(Salters, Diane) (Entered: 10/08/2025)

ORDER with respect to Classified Information Security Officers. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/10/2025. (dzir) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

MOTION for Discovery Order by James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

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Discovery Order as to James B. Comey, Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/10/2025. (dzir) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

ORDERED that the first pretrial motions deadline in this matter is October 20, 2025. This is the pretrial motions deadline to which the discovery order refers and the date that prompts the government's Rule 16(a) discovery production. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/10/2025. (dzir) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

MOTION for Discovery Order by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Diaz, Gabriel) (Entered: 10/11/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition by James B. Comey, Jr re 30 MOTION for Discovery Order (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/12/2025)

ORDERED that the government's Motion for Discovery Order is DENIED; it is further ORDERED that the government shall provide Defendant with all discovery required under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 16(a) by Monday, October 13, 2025. To the extent that the parties cannot reach agreement with respect to the terms of a protective order by Monday, October 13, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., the Court shall promptly set a hearing to resolve any such dispute. Under no circumstance shall the failure to reach agreement with respect to a protective order justify withholding prompt disclosure of discovery to defense counsel for review as to James B. Comey Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/12/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/12/2025)

First MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Lemons, Nathaniel) (Entered: 10/12/2025)

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RESPONSE in Opposition by James B. Comey, Jr re 33 First MOTION for Protective Order (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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Consent MOTION for Protective Order by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order CIPA 3 Protective Order)(Diaz, Gabriel) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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Consent MOTION for CIPA Briefing Schedule by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Joint Proposed CIPA Scheduling Order)(Diaz, Gabriel) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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NOTICE of Filing Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Classified Information by James B. Comey, Jr (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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First MOTION Implementation of Filter Protocol by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Filter Protocol with Appendix A and B)(Lemons, Nathaniel) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

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ORDERED that the government's First Motion for Protective Order (ECF 33) is DENIED; and it is further ORDERED that Defendant's proposed protective order (ECF 34-1) is ADOPTED and will be separately entered in an order to follow as to James B. Comey Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/13/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

Protective Order as to James B. Comey, Jr. (see order for details). Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/13/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/13/2025)

NOTICE of Intent to File Motion by James B. Comey, Jr (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

ORDER granting 35 Motion as to James B. Comey Jr. (1). Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/14/2025. (lcre, ) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

ORDER re 36 Consent MOTION for CIPA Briefing Schedule as to James Comey, Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/14/2025. (lcre, ) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Sealed Motion by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (jlan) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Sealed Document as to 44 Sealed Motion as to as to James B. Comey, Jr. (jlan) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages by James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Rebekah Donaleski and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10531167.) by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Ephraim McDowell and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10531175.) by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Elias Kim and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10531182.) by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Dreeben and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10531201.) by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

ORDER granting 48 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages; it is further ORDERED that Defendant may exceed the standard page limit by up to fifteen (15) pages for his Motion to Dismiss for Vindictive and Selective Prosecution; it is further ORDERED that the government may exceed the standard page limit by the same amount for its response to the defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Vindictive and Selective Prosecution as to James B. Comey Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/17/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/17/2025)

First MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Gov Motion for Implementation of Filter Protocol (DE 38) by USA as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Lemons, Nathaniel) (Entered: 10/19/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition by James B. Comey, Jr re 54 First MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Gov Motion for Implementation of Filter Protocol (DE 38) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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MOTION to Seal Redacted Portions of Response to Government's Motion for Expedited Ruling and Exhibit A by James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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ORDER granting 49 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Rebekah Donaleski for James B. Comey, Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/20/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

Sealed Response to 54 First MOTION to Expedite Ruling on Gov Motion for Implementation of Filter Protocol. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit) (jlan) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

MOTION to Dismiss Indictment based on Vindictive and Selective Prosecution by James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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MOTION to Dismiss Indictment based on Unlawful Appointment by James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

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ORDERED that the government's Motion for Expedited Ruling (ECF 54) is DENIED; and it is further ORDERED that Defendant shall respond to the government's Motion for Implementation of Filter Protocol (ECF 38) on or before October 27, 2025 as to James B. Comey Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/20/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/20/2025)

ORDERED that the motion challenging the qualification of the current Interim United States Attorney in the above-entitled action (ECF 60) is hereby transferred to the Honorable Cameron McGowan Currie, Senior United States District Judge of the District of South Carolina. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/21/2025. (Attachments: # 1 Order Designating District Judge) (jlan) (Entered: 10/21/2025)

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TEXT ORDER: In accordance with ECF 23, the Government's response brief to Defendant's motion challenging the qualification of the current Interim United States Attorney is due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025. Defendant's reply brief is due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025. Signed by the Honorable Cameron McGowan Currie on 10/21/2025. (jlan)

Amended Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Ephraim McDowell and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Amended Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Elias Kim and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

Amended Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Michael Dreeben and Certification of Local Counsel Jessica Carmichael by James B. Comey, Jr. (Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

ORDER granting 63 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Ephraim McDowell for James B. Comey, Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/22/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

ORDER granting 64 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Elias Kim for James B. Comey, Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/22/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

ORDER granting 65 Motion for Pro hac vice Appointed Michael Richard Dreeben for James B. Comey, Jr. Signed by District Judge Michael S Nachmanoff on 10/22/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/22/2025)

TEXT ORDER: Oral argument on Defendant's motion challenging the qualification of the current Interim United States Attorney (ECF 60) will be held on November 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 600 of the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse. Signed by the Honorable Cameron McGowan Currie on 10/23/2025. (jlan)

Motion Hearing set for 11/13/2025 at 10:00 AM in Alexandria Courtroom 600 before District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie as to James B. Comey, Jr. in re 60 MOTION to Dismiss Indictment based on Unlawful Appointment. (jlan)

Docketed in Error and Removed - Modified on 10/28/2025 (wgar, ). (Entered: 10/27/2025)

NOTICE of Appearance on Behalf of Amici by James B. Comey, Jr (Erlich, Joshua) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

RESPONSE in Opposition by James B. Comey, Jr re 38 First MOTION Implementation of Filter Protocol (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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MOTION to Seal Redacted Portions of Response in Opposition and Corresponding Exhibits by James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Carmichael, Jessica) (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Joshua Erlich as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Erlich, Joshua) Modified on 10/28/2025 to update docket text (wgar, ). (Entered: 10/27/2025)

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WAIVER OF ORAL ARGUMENT by Joshua Erlich in re 73 MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Joshua Erlich. (Erlich, Joshua) Modified on 10/28/2025 to correct docket text (wgar, ). (Entered: 10/27/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Samantha Bateman appearing for Former Senior Officials of the U.S. Dept. of Justice. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

MOTION to File Amicus Brief by Former Senior Officials of the U.S. Dept. of Justice as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Brief of Former Senior Officials of the Department of Justice as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Indictment for Vindictive Prosecution)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Mary Lyle Dohrmann and Certification of Local Counsel Samantha Bateman by Former Senior Officials of the U.S. Dept. of Justice as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by James Inman Pearce and Certification of Local Counsel Samantha Bateman by Former Senior Officials of the U.S. Dept. of Justice as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Nathaniel Avi Gideon Zelinsky and Certification of Local Counsel Samantha Bateman by Former Senior Officials of the U.S. Dept. of Justice as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Receipt)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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SEALED RESPONSE in Opposition by James B. Comey, Jr re 38 First MOTION Implementation of Filter Protocol in re 71 Response in Opposition filed by James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Christine P. Sun and Certification of Local Counsel Joshua Erlich (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10550854.) by University Professors and Scholars as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Erlich, Joshua) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Marina Eisner and Certification of Local Counsel Joshua Erlich (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10550955.) by University Professors and Scholars as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Erlich, Joshua) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Victor Michael Glasberg appearing for Protect Democracy Project. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Abigail Sophia Grand appearing for Protect Democracy Project. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Samantha Trepel and Certification of Local Counsel Joshua Erlich (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10550984.) by University Professors and Scholars as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Erlich, Joshua) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief of Protect Democracy Project in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Indictment Based on Vindictive and Selective Prosecution filed by Protect Democracy Project as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Brief of amicus Curiae by Protect Democracy Project in Support of Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Based on Vindictive and Selective Prosecution)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Scott Brooks appearing for Bipartisan Group of Current and Former Members of Congress. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Amicus Curiae Brief by Bipartisan Group of Current and Former Members of Congress as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Brief of Amici Curiae Bipartisan Current and Former Members of Congress in Support of Defendant's Request for Relief)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Treyvon Jordan appearing for Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorneys. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Justin Patrick Keating appearing for Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorneys. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

MOTION for Leave to File Brief of Bipartisan Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorneys as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant's Request for Relief by Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorneys as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Brief of Bipartisan Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorneys as Amici Curiae in Support of Defendant's Request for Relief)(wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

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Notice of Waiver of Oral Argument by Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorneys. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Financial Interest Disclosure Statement by Former Federal Judges and Former United States Attorneys as to James B. Comey, Jr. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

ORDERED that the Government is directed to submit, no later than Monday, November 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm, for in camera review, all documents relating to the indictment signer's participation in the grand jury proceedings, along with complete grand jury transcripts. In camera review is appropriate given the secrecy requirements applicable to grand jury proceedings. Fed. R. Crim. P. 6(e)2). The above documents shall be delivered to chambers of Judge Cameron McGowan Currie at Matthew J. Perry United States Courthouse, 901 Richland Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201. Signed by District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie on 10/28/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Maithreyi Ratakonda and Certification of Local Counsel Joshua Erlich (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10553208.) by University Professors and Scholars as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Erlich, Joshua) (Entered: 10/28/2025)

Notice of Correction: The filing user has been notified that a Motion to File Amicus Brief and related documents should not be filed electronically and should be filed with the Clerk's Office in person in re 73 MOTION to File Amicus Brief, 70 Notice, 74 Notice. (wgar, )

Notice of Waiver of Hearing by Former Senior Officials of the U.S. Dept. of Justice as to James B. Comey, Jr. in re 76 MOTION to File Amicus Brief. (wgar, ) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Carey Richard Dunne and Certification of Local Counsel Scott G. Brooks (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10555213.) by Bipartisan Group of Current and Former Members of Congress as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Brooks, Scott) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

ORDERED that Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick is hereby appointed to preside over all proceedings related to the potential review of privileged materials in this case in accordance with the guidance provided in In re Search Warrant Issued June 13, 2019, 942 F.3d 159 (4th Cir. 2019), as amended (Oct. 31, 2019) and directed to promptly schedule a hearing to address these matters. Signed by District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff on 10/29/2025. (jlan) (Entered: 10/29/2025)

Motion to appear Pro Hac Vice by Rachel Goodman and Certification of Local Counsel Victor M. Glasberg (Filing fee $ 75 receipt number AVAEDC-10553677.) by Protect Democracy Project as to James B. Comey, Jr. (Glasberg, Victor) (Entered: 10/29/2025)