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The Justice Department's use of the Espionage Act against James Comey is legally questionable due to the lack of precedent for such charges.

Legal IssuesPoliticsOct 27, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses Judge Andrew Napolitano's criticism of the Justice Department's criminal case against James Comey, arguing that the charges lack legal precedent and may not hold up in court. This highlights concerns about the use of the Espionage Act against former officials and the potential overreach of federal prosecutors.

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The Justice Department's use of the Espionage Act against James Comey is legally questionable due to the lack of precedent for such charges.
Parent: Legal IssuesEntity: Espionage ActImpact: negativeDate: Oct 27, 2026 - Oct 28, 2026Target: The legality of the Justice Department's use of the Espionage Act against James Comey

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Newsmax’s Napolitano tears apart DOJ’s James Comey: 'There’s no precedent' Judge Andrew Napolitano doubts the Justice Department’s latest case against James Comey will hold up in court. During an appearance on Newsmax, Napolitano sharply criticized the criminal filing, which accuses Comey of unlawfully transmitting national defense information to an unauthorized individual in violation of the Espionage Act. A second count charges Comey with conspiring to commit the same ... https://www.alternet.org/media/james-comey-2678152470/
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Newsmax’s Napolitano tears apart DOJ’s Comey ploy: 'There’s no precedent' Judge Andrew Napolitano doubts the Justice Department’s latest case against James Comey will hold up in court. During an appearance on Newsmax, Napolitano sharply criticized the criminal filing, which accuses Comey of unlawfully transmitting national defense information to an unauthorized individual in violation of the Espionage Act. A second count charges Comey with conspiring to commit the same ... https://www.alternet.org/media/james-comey-2678152470/
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Newsmax’s Napolitano tears apart DOJ’s Comey ploy: 'There’s no precedent' https://www.alternet.org/media/james-comey-2678152470/ via Alternet.org
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