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Jacob Rosen

Justice Department Reporter

Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."

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Updated on: April 29, 2026 / 11:55 PM EDT / CBS News

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Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance Wednesday after his indictment a day earlier for allegedly making threats against President Trump.

He did not enter a plea on Wednesday. Federal Magistrate Judge William E. Fitzpatrick read the charges against Comey and denied the Justice Department's attempts to set conditions of release.

"I don't think conditions on release are necessary in this case," Fitzpatrick said, adding that "they weren't necessary last time" Comey was indicted.

Comey, in a blue suit and light blue dress shirt, was represented by Patrick Fitzgerald and Jessica Carmichael.…