Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump DOJ Torpedoes their Own Case with Desperate Filing
Nov 22, 2025
A recent filing by the DOJ reveals significant issues in their case against former FBI Director James Comey. The seven-minute grand jury transcript may contradict earlier sworn statements, raising questions about the integrity of the prosecution. Michael Popok explores potential waivers of legal protections and highlights a troubling pattern of inconsistencies in court filings. The discussion delves into possible outcomes, including dismissal of charges and ramifications for the prosecutors involved. It's a deep dive into a legal quagmire full of twists and turns.
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Partial Transcript Hurts Prosecution
- The DOJ's late seven-minute grand jury transcript filing undermines its own representations to another judge.
- Michael Popok argues this limited disclosure likely waives the government's privilege to withhold the full transcript.
Pattern Of Procedural Failures
- Popok highlights repeated procedural failures by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan in court filings and testimony.
- He suggests those errors raise questions about DOJ oversight and review of her work.
Judge Confronts Inconsistent Indictments
- During a magistrate hearing the judge confronted Halligan and the foreperson about two inconsistent signed documents.
- Halligan initially claimed she only signed the two-count version and did not know where the three-count document came from.