A federal judge has ordered the Department of Justice to hand over grand jury material to former FBI Director James Comey. The decision comes as part of an ongoing investigation into the handling of classified information during the 2016 presidential election.

The ruling by the judge was made in response to a lawsuit filed by Comey, who has been seeking access to the grand jury material for months. The material is believed to contain crucial information related to the investigation into Russian interference in the election.

Comey has argued that he needs the grand jury material to defend himself against allegations of mishandling classified information. The former FBI director has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation, claiming that he was simply following standard procedure.

The decision to order the DOJ to hand over the material to Comey is seen as a significant development in the case. It is expected to shed new light on the events leading up to the 2016 election and could potentially impact the outcome of the ongoing investigation.