Judge Delivers First Big Decision in James Comey’s Case

He said judges frequently find such briefs useful because they often come from individuals with specialized expertise or substantial experience related to the legal issues before the court

“They would be people who would have expertise about the issues that are raised and probably feel strongly about them,” Tobias said.

While Flanagan’s order does not affect the merits of the prosecution itself, it narrows the voices that will be heard as the case moves forward.

Instead of receiving legal arguments from outside organizations or experts, the court will rely exclusively on the filings submitted by prosecutors and Comey’s defense team

The underlying criminal case centers on allegations that Comey threatened the president through a social media post made in 2025. Comey has denied wrongdoing, The News And Observer reported.