Former Federal Prosecutor: James Comey Indictment Case is 'Weak'

Comey Indictment Analysis

• 💡 The indictment of James Comey is described as being against the statute of limitations, indicating it was a matter of 'when, not if'.
• ⚠️ The government's case is characterized as 'weak', with the timing of the indictment suggesting a reluctance to proceed.
• 🎯 A former interim US attorney reportedly did not believe there was enough probable cause, which is a lower standard than the 'beyond a reasonable doubt' required for conviction.

Comey's Potential Defenses

• ⚖️ Comey can argue that the statement in question was not false.
• ❓ Even if deemed false, he can contend that the statement was not material to the case.
• 🧠 The falsity must be proven to be intentional, not merely negligent or reckless.

Unprecedented DOJ Actions

• 🚨 This situation is called 'entirely unprecedented', with past Department of Justice officials standing up to presidents.
• 🏛️ Unlike previous administrations where DOJ lawyers resisted presidential pressure, the current administration has found a 'loyalist' in Lindsay Hallagan.
• 🚫 Hallagan, despite never having prosecuted a case, is seen as willing to 'do Trump's bidding' when career prosecutors found the facts and law unsupported.

Crisis in the Department of Justice

• 📉 The events are seen as a 'brink of a crisis' for the Department of Justice.
• 😔 It is described as a 'dark day' for the DOJ.