Former FBI Director James Comey moved to dismiss the Justice Department indictment against him, filing motions that he was a victim of a vindictive prosecution by President Trump https://t.co/Y4BNbATQIp ...

A lot for us to dig into. MSNBC senior national security reporter David RH is here on set with me and thankfully an MSNBC person officially. Mark Leovich, staff writer at The Atlantic.He's also an MSNBC political contributor. And Barbara McQuade, a former US attorney and professor at the University of Michigan Law School. She's also an MSNBC legal analyst, pros one and all.David, I'll come to you first. Just walk us through what we can expect from Comey today. um was mentioned already, but it's a it's a mot ...

because the other person speaking out and mustering courage is Tish James along with Jack Smith in this news cycle. Um I have never seen Tish James um really sound the note she sounded last night. But the idea that Donald Trump um is going to roll over these people or that these folks once targeted with what is clearly a vindictive prosecution just going on the sights and sounds of his own appointees inside the Justice Department and these US attorney's office um is unprecedented in its own right.So we're s ...

Legal & Political Analysis - Former national security advisor John Bolton is expected to face a complaint or indictment related to improperly kept classified information, potentially fueling perceptions of political retribution [1][2][3] - The speed of the Bolton case is alarming, as the original classification authority determination, normally a months-long process, may have been expedited by White House intervention [7][8] - The case raises questions about vindictive prosecution, especially given the president's open statements about wanting certain individuals prosecuted [16][17] - The Justice Department's actions are being scrutinized to determine if they are based on the law or influenced by political motivations [15][16] Key Figures & Context - John Bolton, a former national security advisor and critic of Donald Trump, previously faced scrutiny from Bill Barr regarding his book publication [9][10][12] - The acting US attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia allegedly did not notify the main Justice Department about the Leticia James indictment, implying external influence [6] - The investigation into Bolton's book, "The Room Where It Happens," was previously dropped by Meritt Garland's Justice Department after a change in administrations [13]

Last night, Preer said something that I have been thinking about ever since. It has to do with that message that Trump posted on Truth Social last month, directing his attorney general, Pam Bondi, to prosecute a list of his perceived political enemies. Of course, we now know that this was supposed to be a private message, which we could have all guessed, but now we know that, not a public post disseminated to his 10 million plus social media followers. And according to pre Trump's posting could be a problem ...

Prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia may have an uphill battle ahead of them after former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to their charges as we expected him to, alleging he lied to Congress. And so far, the wheels seem to have already started coming off. I mean, at one point today, Comey's attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, says he didn't receive a draft of a key discovery order from prosecutors until 11 p.m. last night, with Fitzgerald adding, "I confess I was asleep." And then there's t ...

Legal Proceedings & Potential Outcomes - The case against James Comey is viewed by some legal experts as a vindictive and selective prosecution [1] - The defense plans to file motions around selective malicious prosecution, acknowledging the high legal bar [4] - Evidence suggests actual vindictiveness from the government towards Comey could lead to the case's dismissal [7][8] - Concerns exist regarding the unusual handling of the case, including the appointment of inexperienced prosecutors and the lack of clarity regarding the alleged false statements [1][2] - The defense argues the prosecution is targeting Comey in a way that wouldn't be applied to others [7] Key Individuals & Their Roles - Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty in federal court [1] - Lindseay Halligan, a prosecutor with limited experience, was handpicked to lead the case after the previous US attorney refused to indict Comey [1] - Patrick Fitzgerald, Comey's defense lawyer, intends to file motions challenging the prosecution [1][4] - Morin Comey, James Comey's daughter and former federal prosecutor, was present at the arraignment [1] Political Context & Motivations - President Trump's repeated calls to prosecute Comey are noted as a driving force behind the case [1] - The prosecution is perceived by some as a means to keep Comey under a cloud of suspicion, regardless of the ultimate verdict [1] - A message from Trump urging Comey's prosecution was accidentally posted publicly, suggesting a personal agenda [4][5]

And we are following what it looks like when Donald Trump calls in an indictment, which he publicly did, a Nixonian admission that he wanted someone he opposes or doesn't like to be charged, James Comey. That ind individual has been charged. And today it turns to court. It's really happening. The former FBI director appeared in court for the first time since the DOJ indictment. So this is the beginning of the case. This is the beginning, if you will, of the process that leads to a trial if the case holds an ...

Joining us now, MSNBC legal correspondent and host of Can They Do That on YouTube, Lisa Rubin, and former former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Tom Dri. All right, so Lisa, you were inside the courtroom today. Um, describe what you saw, Katie. It was an absolutely surreal and bizarre experience to see someone who has been sort of affirminent of the federal law enforcement establishment. Jim Comey have to stand up and enter a plea today of not guilty. Also tell the judge, Judge Michael Knackmanov Eastern ...

Joining us now from outside the courthouse in Virginia, MSNBC justice and intelligence correspondent Kendallian along with MSNBC legal correspondent Lisa Rubin and former assistant attorney general who led the DOJ's criminal division Leslie Caldwell. All right, so Lisa, you were inside that courtroom. Uh, describe what you saw.Katie, it was a totally packed courtroom today and the best word I have for it is surreal. It was absolutely surreal to see James Comey, who once led the FBI, who was the deputy attor ...