A federal judge has dismissed all criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the case was illegally appointed, abruptly ending one of the most politically charged cases in Washington.
A federal judge has dismissed all criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that the prosecutor who brought the case was illegally appointed, abruptly ending one of the most politically charged cases in Washington.
In a dramatic legal turn, a federal judge has thrown out all criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, ruling that the special prosecutor who brought the case lacked lawful authority to do so.
The decision immediately halted one of the most politically explosive cases in recent years a prosecution that stemmed from intense partisan battles over the FBI's actions during the 2016 and 2020 investigations.
According to the ruling, the special prosecutor assigned to pursue charges against Comey was improperly appointed, violating Justice Department procedures and constitutional requirements.
The judge stated that:
This effectively ends the current case against Comey.
The charges — now dismissed — reportedly related to Comey’s handling of classified information and internal FBI memos, an issue that has long fueled political controversy.
Critics accused Comey of misusing government records; supporters argued the case was politically motivated and lacked legal foundation.
Today’s decision strengthens the latter argument.
The ruling has triggered major political reaction in Washington:
The dismissal confirms the case was built on illegitimate legal grounds and was part of a broader attempt to criminalize political opponents.
The judge’s ruling is merely a “procedural setback,” and insist Comey should still face accountability if legally re-prosecuted.
Expect renewed battles over:
The dismissal does not automatically clear Comey permanently.
The Justice Department must now decide:
Legal analysts say it is unlikely the case will be revived quickly if at all given the constitutional flaws identified.
For now, Comey walks free, and the ruling serves as a major blow to those who pushed the case forward.
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