U.S. Attorney Plans Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey

Lindsey Halligan, recently appointed as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, plans to present evidence to a grand jury seeking an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress. This decision comes despite previous determinations by prosecutors and investigators that there was insufficient evidence to charge Comey.

Earlier this week, prosecutors provided Halligan with a detailed memo recommending against pursuing perjury and obstruction charges against Comey. The investigation had failed to establish probable cause, indicating that securing a conviction would be unlikely.

Halligan, who has no prior experience prosecuting criminal cases, intends to proceed with presenting the case to a grand jury before the statute of limitations expires next week.

This move aligns with President Donald Trump's recent public calls for the prosecution of political adversaries, including Comey. Over the weekend, Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take immediate action against Comey, Senator Adam Schiff, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

The appointment of Halligan, a former personal attorney to Trump, has raised concerns among former federal prosecutors about the potential politicization of the Justice Department. Critics argue that her lack of prosecutorial experience and the circumstances of her appointment could undermine the impartiality of the office.

Comey's attorney has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the potential indictment.