Daniel Richman
Daniel Richman is a professor of law at Columbia University and a former federal prosecutor. Richman specializes in criminal law and procedure, and he is known for his expertise in legal ethics and law enforcement. His scholarly work often addresses the relationship between legal practice and public policy, particularly regarding the mechanisms of prosecutorial discretion and accountability. Richman's insights are frequently sought in discussions about the implications of political actions on the justice system.
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Daniel Richman, a professor at Columbia Law School, testifies before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Judge orders FBI to destroy emails in Comey obstruction investigation case
United States· 2025-12-15
Daniel Richman is Comey's friend and former lawyer whose evidence was deemed unconstitutionally accessed.
As DOJ seeks to recharge Comey, judge deprives prosecutors from accessing key evidence for nowUnited States· 2025-12-13
Daniel Richman is a law professor and former attorney for Comey who filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his Fourth Amendment rights.
U.S. judge temporarily blocks evidence use in dismissed case against former FBI chief Comey
Canada· 2025-12-07
Daniel Richman is a law professor and former attorney for James Comey who filed a lawsuit regarding his Fourth Amendment rights.
Judge rules evidence belonging to James Comey's ally is off limits to DOJUnited States· 2025-12-07
Daniel Richman is Comey's friend and former lawyer whose data was accessed in the investigation.
Judge says James Comey indictment may be tainted by ‘profound investigative missteps’United States· 2025-11-17
CNN’s Jake Tapper reported that the individual whom Comey allegedly authorized to leak information was Columbia law professor Daniel Richman.
Analysis: Why the James Comey indictment is different from the Biden DOJ’s indictment of TrumpUnited States· 2025-09-27
Daniel Richman is a Columbia Law School professor and longtime friend of Comey, who allegedly leaked information on Comey's behalf.
False statement charge against James Comey appears to center on Hillary Clinton email probeUnited States· 2025-09-26
Daniel Richman commented that the memorandum probably doesn’t carry much legal weight.
Trump signs memo targeting ‘domestic terrorism’ amid fears of crackdown on the left | US politics
United Kingdom· 2025-09-26
Daniel Richman is a Columbia University law school professor who received documents from Comey to share with a reporter.
DOJ nearing decision whether to charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress, sources sayUnited States· 2025-09-25
Daniel Richman is a Columbia law professor and ex-federal prosecutor who commented on the justice department's politicization under Trump.
‘Hallmarks of authoritarianism’: Trump banks on loyalists as he wages war on truth | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-18
Daniel Richman is a Columbia Law School professor who discussed the unusual aspects of the plea agreement involving Epstein.
Amid Epstein furore, Ghislaine Maxwell seeks relief from US Supreme Court - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-25
Daniel Richman, a Columbia Law School professor, commented on the unusual nature of the plea agreement involving Epstein.
Amid Epstein furor, Ghislaine Maxwell seeks relief from US Supreme Court - WorldPakistan· 2025-07-25Richman warned about the diminishing credibility of the government with judges due to Trump's attacks.
US judges ruling against Trump barraged with abuse and threats, experts warn | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-17
Daniel Richman discusses the impact of Trump's attacks on lawyers and judges, highlighting concerns for safety.
Trump vs. Poder Judicial, embestida y fractura
Mexico· 2025-03-30
Daniel Richman expressed concerns about the vindictiveness with which Trump and his allies have targeted lawyers and judges.
‘The authoritarian playbook’: Trump targets judges, lawyers … and law itself | Donald TrumpUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-24
