Judge Delivers First Big Decision in James Comey’s Case

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That prosecution ultimately ended after just two months when a judge ruled the prosecutor who obtained the indictment had been unlawfully appointed, resulting in the dismissal of the case

Legal experts say Flanagan’s latest order is unusual but not unprecedented.

Scott Holmes, a law professor at North Carolina Central University, said district court judges often have practical reasons for limiting outside participation.

Unlike appellate courts, which primarily decide legal questions, federal trial courts must manage busy calendars while moving cases efficiently toward trial

Holmes suggested allowing outside briefs in a nationally watched case involving a former FBI director could invite an overwhelming number of filings.