'Unreal incompetence': Lindsey Halligan makes stunning 'admission' about James Comey case

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Halligan needs to be sanctioned and this indictment dismissed

'Unreal incompetence': Lindsey Halligan makes stunning 'admission' about James Comey case

— #TuckFrump (@realtuckfrumper.bsky.social) 2025-11-19T17:23:53.000Z

https://www.rawstory.com/lindsay-halligan-grand-jury-comey/

President Donald Trump's hand-picked interim U.S. attorney delivered bombshell testimony that may have destroyed her case against former FBI Director James Comey.

Lindsay Halligan, who was tapped as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, admitted during brief testimony Wednesday that the indictment in the case against the Trump foe was never shown to or voted on by a full grand jury before it was presented in open court, reported CNN.

"HUGE development IN hearing for Comey selective prosecution motion," posted former federal prosecutor Harry Litman. "It turns out that the grand jury NEVER saw the operative indictment. Whole separate basis for dismissal."

Comey's defense team argued that development should prevent further prosecution in the case, saying "there is no indictment," and Judge Michael Nachmanoff gave the Department of Justice until 5 p.m. to respond to the revelations.

"This is almost unreal incompetence," posted Chris Geidner, author of the "Lawdork" blog.

Defense attorney Michael Dreeben argued in the hearing the case was brought at Trump's direction and based on his animosity to the former FBI director, and federal prosecutor Tyler Lemons responded by arguing that Halligan was “not a puppet."

[Playingmantis]

1. Nothing but the best

of false indictments!

Idiot first class!

[Redleg]

2. LOL. In getting rid of DEI, Trump claimed to bring back "merit" in employment

That seems to be working out really well. I would add that while Halligan may have issues with her competence as prosecutor, she was probably also under tremendous direct pressure from Trump to make this happen for the statute of limitations expired. This pressure may have contributed to her poor showing on this matter.

[Bluetus]

3. I'm not a lawyer, but let me go out on a limb

and say, I'm pretty sure a GJ has to vote on an indictment.

That begs the question why the judge did not immediately dismiss the case with prejudice. Surely everybody sees that coming, so my interpretation is that the judge is now toying with this lawyer and the DpJ -- remember AG Barbie isn't any more competent. The judge is trying to make sure there is a solid record for disbarment.

[jeffreyi]

4. yeah, but hair, outfit...

makes it all ok, no? She may be squarely in the high beams of a big reality check.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. Ty Cobb-Attorney General Pam Bondi and interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan should be disbarred

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