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Judge bars amicus briefs in case involving former FBI Director James Comey

Federal judge bars friend-of-the-court filings in America’s attempted prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey.

Published Jun 14, 2026, 6:45 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A federal judge in North Carolina has ruled that no amicus (friend-of-the-court) briefs will be allowed in America’s attempted prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey. The decision prevents outside groups or individuals from filing friend-of-the-court briefs in the North Carolina federal courtroom handling the matter.