Trump DOJ’s Case Against Comey Crumbles
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb delivered a stunning assessment this week, saying the Justice Department’s case against former FBI Director James Comey is effectively finished — buried under its own misconduct and a series of shocking prosecutorial errors.
Appearing on CNN, Cobb said the case is “dead,” pointing to what he called serious legal failures by Lindsey Halligan, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who oversaw the indictment. According to Cobb, the problems inside the DOJ are so severe that the case may not survive at all.
Judge Issues Devastating Rebuke to DOJ
Cobb highlighted two major issues damaging the prosecution:
- A potentially illegal appointment, already being reviewed by another federal judge.
- A blistering 24-page opinion from Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick outlining what he called profound prosecutorial misconduct.
Fitzpatrick warned that DOJ prosecutors made false statements of law to the grand jury — the very foundation of the indictment — raising red flags about the integrity of the entire process.
He wrote that two of Halligan’s statements to grand jurors were “fundamental misstatements” directly connected to Comey’s testimony. According to the judge, these errors could undermine the legitimacy of the case from top to bottom.
Cobb: DOJ Misconduct Was “Extraordinary”
Cobb said Halligan was responsible “in large part” for the breakdown. He noted she incorrectly told the grand jury that Comey would not have a Fifth Amendment right at trial, a claim the judge flagged as inappropriate and unconstitutional.
Worse, Cobb said Halligan told jurors not to worry about the evidence they were shown because the government supposedly had “better evidence” waiting for trial — a statement he described as wildly improper.
“That’s essentially saying, ‘Indict now, sort out innocence later,’” Cobb warned. “It’s completely out of bounds.”
Cobb even suggested the misconduct could be grounds for disbarment for both Halligan and Attorney General Pam Bondi — an extraordinary level of criticism from a former federal official.
Comey Still Claims He’s the Victim
Comey was indicted in September on charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding tied to his 2020 Senate testimony on the FBI’s handling of the 2016 Russia investigation. He has pleaded not guilty and insists he will fight the charges.
In a video message posted to Instagram, Comey again portrayed himself as a victim of political pressure, claiming his family has “paid a price” for opposing President Trump. He urged viewers to “stay engaged” and vote.
What This Means for Conservatives
For many Americans — especially those who have watched the DOJ’s shifting standards over the years — Cobb’s statement confirms long-held concerns about politicized investigations and double standards.
If the case against Comey collapses due to internal misconduct, it will raise even more questions about:
- The DOJ’s credibility
- The handling of past politically charged cases
- Accountability for prosecutors who step outside the law
For conservative readers, especially those 50 and older who value the rule of law, integrity, and transparency in government, Cobb’s warning is a powerful reminder: the system only works when those in charge follow the rules.
