'This is not rule of law, this is rule of man': Law professor SLAMS indictment against Comey

Legal Analysis of the Comey Indictment - Legal experts and former prosecutors consider the indictment against James Comey exceptionally weak due to fundamental problems with the case and unusual preceding events [1] - The defense may argue vindictive prosecution, citing the president's urging of the Attorney General to pursue the indictment [2][3][4] - Motions for vindictive prosecution rarely succeed, but the president's explicit directives provide strong evidence [5] - James Comey intends to fight the charges and claims innocence [5] Concerns Regarding the Prosecution - The indictment is described as unusually thin, lacking detail [10] - There are suggestions of pressure to secure the indictment, potentially overriding standard prosecutorial practices [4][14] - One legal expert suggests the situation is abnormal, with potential ethical breaches [12][14] - Concerns are raised about the potential for retaliatory prosecutions and the erosion of the rule of law [17] Key Evidence and Testimony - The indictment stems from Comey's 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee testimony where he denied being an anonymous source in news reports [7] - The government argues Comey knew about anonymous leaks, contradicting his testimony [10] - McCabe's testimony is cited, indicating he didn't inform Comey in advance of the leaks [11]