Particle.news
Download on the App Store
8 ARTICLES
·
2h ago

Comey Indicted in Virginia as New Trump-Appointed Prosecutor Faces Scrutiny

Legal experts question the case's strength, citing an unusual process.

The indictment of former FBI director James Comey is photographed Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
FILE - Vice President Mike Pence, left, and Secret Service Director Joseph Clancy stand as President Donald Trump shakes hands with FBI Director James Comey during a reception for inaugural law enforcement officers and first responders in the Blue Room of the White House, Jan. 22, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Image
Image

Overview

  • An Eastern District of Virginia grand jury returned a two-count indictment, presented by newly sworn interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan.
  • Halligan, a longtime insurance lawyer with no prior criminal prosecutorial experience, was the sole signatory on the filing and presented the case to the grand jury herself.
  • Former interim U.S. attorney Erik Siebert, who reportedly resisted charging due to weak evidence, was replaced shortly before the indictment.
  • Legal commentators, including former federal prosecutor Andy McCarthy, describe the charges as poorly constructed and predict a judge could dismiss them before trial.
  • Comey’s team is expected to seek dismissal for selective and vindictive prosecution tied to President Trump’s pressure, while former White House ethics lawyers urge congressional review of Halligan’s appointment.