Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump Makes Emergency Filing as Comey Case Quickly Collapses
Nov 19, 2025
The podcast dives into the DOJ's flawed emergency motion to block the release of grand jury materials in the Comey case. It highlights serious allegations of constitutional violations by prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, leaving many questions unanswered. A missing two-hour gap in the grand jury transcripts raises eyebrows. Legal expert Michael Popok predicts a review by Judge Nakmanoff may lead to the release of these transcripts and possible motions to dismiss the indictment due to misconduct. Tensions rise as Comey's team counters the indictment's validity.
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Grand Jury Presentation Raised Constitutional Red Flags
- Magistrate Judge Fitzpatrick found major constitutional errors in how Lindsey Halligan presented the Comey indictment to the grand jury.
- Those errors reportedly flipped Fifth and Sixth Amendment protections and shifted burdens onto the defense.
Missing Two Hours Suggests Contradictory Filings
- Judge Fitzpatrick flagged contradictions about missing grand jury time and whether prosecutors returned for a second indictment.
- Popok says that contradiction suggests lying by Pam Bondi and Lindsey Halligan regarding the grand jury record.
Attorney-Client Privilege Was Potentially Compromised
- Fitzpatrick also found the prosecution failed to protect Comey's attorney-client privileged material when preparing an agent for testimony.
- The government had those Richmond materials for years and didn't erect safeguards to prevent exposure.