Bloomberg Law Conversion Therapy Ban & Comey Pleads Not Guilty
Oct 9, 2025
Chris Strohm, a Bloomberg legal reporter, provides insights on James Comey's not guilty plea regarding felony charges and discusses courtroom strategies. Caroline Mala Corbin, a law professor, dives into First Amendment implications of Colorado's conversion therapy ban and highlights the Supreme Court's oral arguments. She elaborates on whether conversion therapy qualifies as speech or conduct and how previous abortion cases might influence this decision. Both guests explore the ongoing legal battles surrounding regulation of therapy and the evolving landscape of LGBTQ rights.
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Charge Focus: Lying Not Leaking
- James Comey is charged with lying to Congress, not with authorizing a leak.
- The indictment hinges on whether he falsely said he stood by prior testimony about authorizing leaks.
Defense To Challenge Appointment
- The defense plans motions claiming selective or vindictive prosecution and unlawful appointment.
- They argue the interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan was not properly appointed from within DOJ.
Dismissal Could Be Final
- If a judge dismisses the indictment for improper appointment, the statute of limitations likely bars recharging.
- Judges rarely toss grand jury indictments, so the defense faces an uphill battle.