Prosecutors admit grand jury never saw final Comey indictment

Legal Proceedings & Indictment Challenges - The case against former FBI Director James Comey faces potential dismissal due to irregularities in the grand jury process, specifically the final indictment not being presented to the full grand jury [1][5] - The defense argues for dismissal based on vindictive prosecution, citing President Trump's alleged use of the DOJ to target a political enemy [3][10] - Questions arise regarding the lawful appointment of Interim US attorney Lindseay Halligan, adding another layer of challenge to the indictment [3][10] - Prosecutorial misconduct is alleged against Halligan for providing improper instructions to the grand jury [11] Key Figures & Potential Outcomes - Judge Curry is expected to rule before Thanksgiving on the legality of Halligan's appointment [13] - A ruling on the magistrate judge's order to release grand jury records and recordings is imminent, potentially exposing further issues [12] - The judge is expected to rule next month on the issues of vindictive prosecution [13] Analysis & Predictions - Legal experts suggest the case is weak and unlikely to reach a jury, with multiple grounds for dismissal [7][10] - The statute of limitations has expired, preventing refiling the indictment if it is dismissed [6] - The situation is expected to worsen for the government before it improves [13]