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DOJ: Grand jury never saw final Comey indictment

James Comey and his lawyers argued in a federal courtroom Wednesday that the two-count indictment against the former FBI director should be dismissed on grounds that it's based on a "vindictive and selective" prosecution. CBS News justice correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more.
Nov 19, 2025 (02:50)

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REED COWAN:
00:02:15

Wow. OK. So any word on when a ruling could happen on either of those points? Oh, wouldn't we love to know. We love to ask that question. In the legal system and the judicial system, it happens when it happens. And respectfully, in this case, there's so many different variables, so many different arguments, we're not sure when any of these rulings are coming down. But the defense has a right to a speedy trial and expediency in his case. We don't expect this to take months, but it could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

REED COWAN:
00:02:44

All right. So we'll cue the word "forthcoming." Scott MacFarlane, thank you so much. Always good to talk.

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