Alexandria, Virginia - A judge involved in the trial against former FBI Director James Comey recently called attention to errors made by newly appointed federal prosecutor Lindsey Halligan which could jeopardize the case.

On Monday, Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick issued a 24-page opinion in which he granted a request from Comey's legal team for prosecutors to quickly hand over all records related to secret grand jury proceedings.

They requested the records due to "fundamental misstatements of law" made by the prosecution.

In his opinion, Judge Fitzpatrick noted that he recognizes the request is "rarely granted," but explained that "the record points to a disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" which may have caused both sides to "potentially undermine the integrity of the grand jury proceeding."

Comey is facing charges of making false statements as well as obstruction of justice in connection with the probe he conducted into whether Donald Trump colluded with Russia to win the 2016 presidential election.

Last month, Comey's legal team asked the judge to dismiss the case, arguing that President Trump has "personal animus" towards him and is seeking retribution.

Comey's team also claimed that Halligan – who Trump appointed as federal prosecutor after others refused to indict Comey, despite her having "no prosecutorial experience" – is acting solely on the president's orders.

Halligan, whose appointment is facing scrutiny and could cause the case to fall apart if challenged, can now appeal the magistrate's order to the district judge overseeing the case.