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James Comey Indicted: Allegations of Lying, Obstruction, and FISA Abuses

The Jimmy Dore ShowOctober 27, 202523 min341,705 views
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Comey's Indictment and Charges

  • 🎯 James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice.
  • ⚖️ The indictment was sought by Trump's newly appointed prosecutor, with Comey facing two felony counts.
  • 🏛️ The charges stem from Comey's testimony regarding leaks and surveillance during the Trump campaign and the Russia probe.

Allegations of Lying and Misleading Courts

  • 🤥 Comey is accused of repeatedly lying to Congress about leaks and surveillance, including alleged FISA abuses.
  • ⚠️ Prosecutors reportedly found insufficient evidence to prove perjury or obstruction, but the indictment proceeded.
  • 📞 The indictment was signed just before the 5-year statute of limitations for Comey's testimony was set to expire.

FISA Abuses and the Michael Flynn Case

  • 📱 It is alleged that the FBI lied to the FISA court 17 times to obtain a wiretap on Donald Trump, impacting his campaign associates.
  • 🤝 Comey is accused of misleading the court by withholding exculpatory evidence, particularly concerning the Clinton campaign's role in fabricating the Russia probe.
  • 👤 The case of General Michael Flynn is highlighted, where Comey allegedly orchestrated an interview that led to Flynn being charged with lying to investigators, rather than for any underlying crime.

Political Motivations and Rule of Law

  • 🎭 Comey's public response is characterized as a
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