By Elena Vasquez, Lead Editor
Valiant News Network | September 24, 2025
In a dramatic escalation of long-simmering political retribution, newly appointed U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan—President Donald J. Trump’s former personal lawyer—is set to seek a grand jury indictment against ex-FBI Director James Comey for alleged perjury and obstruction of justice, sources confirm. The move, defying months of DOJ prosecutors’ recommendations against charges due to insufficient evidence, comes just days before the five-year statute of limitations expires on October 1, 2025—racing against the clock in Virginia’s Eastern District federal court. For conservatives who have decried Comey’s role in the Russia hoax as the epitome of deep-state malfeasance, this could mark a long-overdue reckoning: accountability for a man whose actions upended American elections and eroded trust in institutions. Yet, as Halligan—lacking any prosecutorial experience—overrides career experts, questions swirl about the pursuit of justice versus political payback.
The probe centers on Comey’s September 30, 2020, testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he fielded pointed questions from Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) about authorizing leaks to the media. Specifically, prosecutors allege Comey falsely denied greenlighting then-Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s disclosure to The Wall Street Journal about the FBI’s probe into the Clinton Foundation—a move that fueled 2016 election narratives. Under oath, Comey insisted he neither authorized nor knew of such leaks, but investigators have since interviewed witnesses who claim otherwise, probing whether his denials constituted perjury (18 U.S.C. § 1001) or obstruction (18 U.S.C. § 1512).
This isn’t uncharted territory for Comey. A 2019 Justice Department Inspector General report—led by Michael Horowitz—cleared him of authorizing leaks, affirming FBI rules allowed McCabe’s actions without prior approval. Yet, the Virginia U.S. Attorney’s Office, under Halligan’s helm, revisited the case amid Trump’s post-inauguration directives. Career prosecutors, after a months-long review, delivered a scathing memo to Halligan earlier this week: No probable cause exists, as evidence falls short of proving Comey “more likely than not” guilty beyond reasonable doubt—a cornerstone of DOJ’s Principles of Federal Prosecution. “We cannot establish that a conviction will be upheld on appeal,” the memo warned, per sources familiar with the document.
Halligan, sworn in this week after the abrupt ouster of Trump-appointed predecessor Erik Siebert—who staunchly opposed charges and was “forced out” last week—plans to present the case to a grand jury in the coming days, potentially sealing an indictment by next week. A former insurance litigator and White House counsel with zero criminal prosecution experience, Halligan’s rapid pivot has stunned insiders. “She’s scrambling to meet the deadline, overriding the experts,” one DOJ veteran told MSNBC anonymously. Siebert’s exit, tied to his resistance, underscores the administration’s zeal: Trump has railed against Comey since firing him in May 2017 for refusing a loyalty pledge, per Comey’s own testimony.
The Spark: Trump’s Unyielding Call for “Justice”
President Trump’s fingerprints are indelible. On Saturday, September 21, he blasted out a Truth Social tirade demanding Comey’s head alongside Rep. Adam Schiff and New York AG Letitia James: “What about Comey, Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff, Leticia??? They’re all guilty as hell, but nothing is going to be done… Lindsey Halligan is a really good lawyer, and likes you, a lot. We can’t delay any longer… JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW!!!” The post, viewed over 2 million times, explicitly name-drops Halligan, fueling accusations of White House meddling in DOJ independence—a charge the administration dismisses as “fake news.”
Comey’s camp remains defiant. The ex-director, who has positioned himself as a whistleblower authoring bestsellers like “A Higher Loyalty,” reiterated his truthfulness in a 2020 affidavit but has stonewalled recent queries. His attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald—a former U.S. Attorney who prosecuted Scooter Libby—declined comment to multiple outlets, but sources say Comey views the probe as “vindictive nonsense” rooted in Trump’s grudge. “Jim has always been truthful under oath,” a close ally told CNN, hinting at a vigorous defense if indicted.
DOJ brass is mum: A spokesman for the Virginia office stonewalled reporters, while AG Pam Bondi—Trump’s pick—hasn’t weighed in publicly. Internally, the override has sparked resignations: Two line prosecutors tendered notices post-memo, per WaPo sources, decrying the “politicization” of justice.
Broader Ramifications: Echoes of Durham, Shadows of Weaponization
This saga revives the ghosts of Special Counsel John Durham’s 2019-2023 probe into the Russia investigation’s origins, which indicted no top officials but lambasted Comey for “insubordination.” Politically, it’s catnip for the base: Trump allies like Sen. Cruz hail it as “finally holding the swamp accountable,” while Democrats cry foul—House Judiciary Chair Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) demanded an IG review, labeling it “authoritarian revenge porn.” X lit up with #LockUpComey trending (1.2M posts), countered by #TrumpWeaponizesDOJ (800K).
For conservatives, the stakes transcend one man: Comey’s tenure birthed the Steele dossier farce, eroding faith in the FBI and fueling endless probes. An indictment could vindicate years of grievances, but a flop risks bolstering deep-state myths. As Halligan charges ahead—despite the memo’s stark warning that conviction odds are slim—America watches: Will justice prevail, or is this theater in the Trump era’s endless culture war?
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Signed,
Elena Vasquez
Lead Editor, Valiant News Network
