Prosecutors Challenge Judge in Comey Case Ruling

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Federal prosecutors argued that a magistrate judge might have misinterpreted key facts in the James Comey case, as the judge warned of what he called "profound investigative missteps" that could have tainted the proceedings.

"The government's position is that disclosure of grand jury materials is not warranted under the facts presented to the Magistrate Judge," prosecutors said in their filing.

The Justice Department sought an emergency stay of the order. Prosecutors said the disclosure was not warranted under the facts and argued that the judge's analysis might have relied on incorrect interpretations.

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