Bloomberg Law Judge Tosses Cases Against Comey and James & Insider Trading Ring
Nov 25, 2025
David Super, a Constitutional law professor at Georgetown Law, provides insights on the dismissal of charges against James Comey and Letitia James, highlighting vital legal interpretations. Stephen Frank, a former federal prosecutor, unravels a thrilling multinational insider trading ring full of covert tactics and complex coordination. Meanwhile, James Park, a securities law professor at UCLA, critiques the SEC's controversial decision to drop the SolarWinds lawsuit, addressing implications for corporate accountability in cybersecurity disclosures.
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Appointment Statute Defeats High-Profile Indictments
- A judge dismissed charges against James Comey and Letitia James because an interim U.S. attorney was found not properly appointed.
- The ruling rests on statutory interpretation of a 120-day appointment rule and could prompt appeals up to the Supreme Court.
Judge's Conservative Statutory Reading Is Key
- The judge used conservative statutory interpretation reasoning, asking why the AG could reappoint indefinitely if Congress intended otherwise.
- David Super notes Congress briefly allowed broader appointments and then reversed that choice, supporting the judge's view.
Consider Dropping Rather Than Prolonging
- The smart prosecutorial move would be to drop the case now to avoid further controversy.
- David Super warns the administration likely will appeal instead because of political pressure.