Comey & Tish James OFF THE HOOK?! What This Means For 2024!

A federal judge has thrown a serious wrench into what many have called politically motivated prosecutions, dismissing indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The reason? An invalid appointment of the very prosecutor who brought the charges in the first place.

Comey & Tish James OFF THE HOOK?! What This Means ...

U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie didn't mince words. She ruled that Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's appointment was unconstitutional, effectively labeling her actions "unlawful" and "ineffective." The judge dismissed the charges "without prejudice," meaning a properly appointed U.S. attorney *could* refile them later. However, given the circumstances, that seems like a long shot, especially regarding Comey.

"Because Ms. Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr. Comey's motion and dismiss the indictment without prejudice," Currie stated in her ruling. Ouch.

Here's where things get interesting, and, frankly, a bit murky. Halligan was reportedly former President Donald Trump's handpicked choice to serve as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. She pursued the indictments of Comey and James, apparently over the objections of seasoned, career prosecutors. Sources suggest that Trump strong-armed the previous U.S. attorney, Erik Siebert, out of the position because he wasn't keen on pursuing these cases. If true, that's a significant problem.

Halligan, notably lacking in prosecutorial experience, apparently moved forward after Trump publicly demanded action. He used social media to urge then-Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey, James, and Rep. Adam Schiff "NOW!!!" This adds fuel to the fire of accusations that these indictments were politically motivated retaliation.

Comey, you'll recall, pleaded not guilty to charges of false statements and obstruction related to his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Many see this as part of Trump's long-running campaign against those he perceives as his political enemies. Even Vice President JD Vance has weighed in, stating that such prosecutions should be "driven by law and not by politics."

James, who successfully prosecuted a civil fraud case against Trump and is involved in numerous lawsuits challenging his policies, also pleaded not guilty. She faced charges of mortgage fraud related to a 2020 home purchase. Prosecutors alleged she falsely described a property as a second home to get a lower mortgage rate. She claims she bought it for her great-niece and allowed her and her children to live there rent-free. I remember seeing some of the details of that case; it seemed like a stretch from the start.

With the statute of limitations for Comey's case rapidly approaching, the chances of refiling are slim, according to some legal experts. Comey's lawyers have even argued that it has already expired.

And finally, in a move that Judge Currie deemed too little, too late, Bondi attempted to ratify Halligan's appointment *after* the indictments. Currie rejected this, stating it would set a dangerous precedent. "It would mean the Government could send any private citizen off the street -- attorney or not -- into the grand jury room to secure an indictment so long as the Attorney General gives her approval after the fact. That cannot be the law," she wrote, hitting the nail squarely on the head.

This is a developing story, and we'll continue to update you as we learn more.