Comey Prosecution in Jeopardy as DOJ Admits Withholding Key Evidence

The Justice Department acknowledged on Wednesday that it did not show the full indictment to the federal grand jury that charged former FBI Director James Comey with two crimes. This revelation has put the prosecution in jeopardy, adding to the already numerous challenges and demands for its dismissal. Comey's lawyers had requested that U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff throw out the case, citing vindictiveness on the part of the government. A separate challenge to Lindsey Halligan, the prosecutor who secured the indictment, is also pending. Halligan's inexperience and hasty appointment have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the indictment. The Justice Department's handling of the case has been marred by controversy and missteps. Comey was fired by President Donald Trump in May 2017 while overseeing an FBI investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump's 2016 campaign. The two have been at odds ever since, with Trump publicly deriding Comey as a "weak and untruthful slime ball" and calling for his prosecution. "This is just another example of the Justice Department's disjointed pursuit of criminal charges against Comey," said a Comey spokesperson. "It's clear that the government is not taking this case seriously, and it's only a matter of time before it's dismissed." The indictment against Comey was secured by Lindsey Halligan, who was appointed to the case just days before the grand jury voted to indict. Halligan's inexperience has raised concerns about the legitimacy of the indictment, and her handling of the case has been criticized by many. The case against Comey has been widely seen as a politically charged prosecution, with many arguing that it is motivated by Trump's personal vendetta against the former FBI director. The Justice Department's handling of the case has only added to the controversy, with many questioning the legitimacy of the indictment and the motivations of the government. The case is currently pending in U.S. District Court, with Judge Michael Nachmanoff set to hear arguments on the motion to dismiss. It remains to be seen whether the Justice Department will be able to overcome the challenges facing the case and secure a conviction against Comey.