A review of recent developments in James Comey’s grand jury indictment confirms that there was controversy regarding whether the full grand jury properly reviewed the final indictment charges. As of November 2025, court transcripts and filings have clarified that the grand jury did vote on and approve the operative two-count indictment, resolving earlier doubts raised by both the defense and prosecutors about proper review procedures.

Grand Jury Review Dispute

• Initial claims stated that only the foreperson and one other juror had reviewed the final two-count indictment, prompting Comey's defense to argue for dismissal due to procedural errors and the perceived influence of President Trump over the prosecution.

• Prosecutors and Department of Justice officials reversed earlier admissions, stating, based on the official transcript from September 25, that the entire grand jury voted on and "true-billed" the two-count indictment, refuting the defense’s claims.

Indictment Decision Details

• Comey was indicted on two counts: making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding; a third count was rejected by the grand jury.

• The procedural error related to document review was attributed to a clerical mistake and a misunderstanding during the presentation to the judge.

• Ultimately, filings and transcripts presented to the court affirmed the validity of the indictment process, a position now accepted by federal prosecutors.

Defense Arguments

• Comey's legal team maintained that the prosecution was politically motivated and that the grand jury proceedings were flawed enough to warrant dismissal. However, recent disclosures appear to disprove these procedural concerns.

• Judges involved have actively questioned both defense and prosecution, seeking clarity over whether presidential influence affected the indictment process.

In summary, while Comey’s indictment initially appeared undermined by procedural irregularities in grand jury review, subsequent court transcripts and government filings indicate that the grand jury properly voted on the charges, confirming the indictment’s legality and blocking defense attempts at case dismissal.