The James Comey case is facing major complications after a federal judge slammed what he called a “disturbing pattern” of investigative and legal mistakes

Judge Fitzpatrick revealed that Trump-appointed prosecutor Lindsey Halligan may have given grand jurors incorrect statements about the law—raising doubts about the integrity of the indictment. The Justice Department has now moved to block Comey’s team from receiving grand jury materials as the court weighs whether the charges should be thrown out entirely.