Andrew McCarthy: Why James Comey's Case Should Be Dismissed

Comey's Indictment Analysis

• 🎯 James Comey faces indictment on two charges: false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, related to his 2020 Senate testimony about the Russia investigation.
• 💡 Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy argues that the case against Comey is weak and should be thrown out.

The Core of the Case: Leaking Allegations

• 🔑 The indictment appears premised on the idea that Comey authorized McCabe to leak information to the Wall Street Journal.
• 🗣️ However, McCarthy points out that McCabe's own account states he directed the leak and informed Comey after the fact, meaning Comey did not authorize it beforehand.
• ⚖️ This distinction is crucial, as the charge is that Comey authorized the leak, which McCarthy believes is not supported by the evidence.

Obstruction Charge and FISA Misrepresentations

• 🚫 The obstruction charge is linked to the alleged lie in Comey's testimony, which is itself based on the first charge.
• 📈 If the false statement charge is dismissed, the obstruction charge would also likely fail.
• 🔍 McCarthy notes that the actual