Andy McCarthy: Why the Case Against James Comey is Weak

Comey's Plea and Legal Strategy

• 📌 Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation.
• 💡 The arraignment was a standard, unremarkable hearing where the plea was entered, and the real legal work is now set to begin.
• ⚖️ Comey's legal team, led by Pat Fitzgerald, is expected to file motions, potentially including arguments for selective prosecution.

The Government's Case and Its Weaknesses

• 🎯 Andy McCarthy expresses doubt about the government's case, stating it appears weak based on the indictment and public information.
• 📄 The indictment centers on Comey allegedly authorizing leaks about the Clinton Foundation investigation to the Wall Street Journal.
• ⚠️ A key issue is whether Comey authorized Andy McCabe to leak the story, with McCabe himself stating Comey did not authorize it until after the story was published.
• 🔍 The government faces challenges in proving its case, especially concerning leaks that occurred when Comey and others were no longer FBI officials and the leaked information was not about the Clinton Foundation.

Internal Disagreements and Legal Hurdles

• 🗣️ The U.S. Attorney, Eric Seabird, who was reportedly well-regarded by the Trump administration, was unwilling to bring the indictment.
• 📉 This reluctance suggests concerns about the provability of the case, rather than any personal fondness for Comey.
• 🏛️ The judge will need to rule on motions, and if the case is not dismissed, it will proceed to trial.