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Bluetus

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37. This defense is not coming from an amateur.

Thu Oct 9, 2025, 11:47 AM

Oct 9

Comey has a lot of experience in the Department and a lot of experience in the court system. And he has suffered years of disparagement, even defamation, from Trump.

My guess is that Comey has been planning this strategy for a long time and has many allies behind the scenes. It could be that they are looking at a multi-stage response that goes beyond Comey personally. Something like:

1) Win the case outright by summary judgment.

1a) If not summary judgment, then put some pain on it by forcing Trump under oath through discovery. And the emphasis of that discovery would be the unethical use of the court system rather than the merits of the case (as there are no merits).

2) Expose the Trump attorney to disbarment.

3) Then a civil suit against Trump for defamation. There are probably plenty of very good lawyers who would be eager to take that case on contingency..

Comey could make a lot of money from a book deal.

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Comey Pleads Not Guilty and Launches Scorched Earth Defense [View all] Jilly_in_VA Oct 8 OP

I would like to see him go after any lawyer who puts their name on any of the DOJ filings. RockRaven Oct 8 #1

This defense is not coming from an amateur. Bluetus Oct 9 #37

Who is funding Comey's defense? This will be very expensive. Irish_Dem Oct 8 #2

Why does that matter? Jilly_in_VA Oct 8 #3

The point is how much pain will Trump inflict? Irish_Dem Oct 8 #13

He's probably pretty well-off himself - he worked in the private sector when he wasn't in government Ocelot II Oct 9 #26

He made some private sector money in the '00s and '10s. RockRaven Oct 8 #6

No, it will not be. H2O Man Oct 8 #7

It should be tossed with prejudice Prairie Gates Oct 8 #14

I agree and like most here I don't care for Comey either fujiyamasan Oct 8 #22

I think both his daughter and her husband are really experienced leftyladyfrommo Oct 8 #8

It doesn't seem like brakester Oct 9 #39

He may be charged for costs, only. 3Hotdogs Oct 8 #10

I believe he is quite capable of funding his defense. Katinfl Oct 8 #12

Don't know; don't care - but if I need to make a small donation, I'd be willing. hamsterjill Oct 8 #21

We really should turn over all power in society to the beautiful people bucolic_frolic Oct 8 #4

She came in 4th. In Colorado. 15 years ago. flvegan Oct 8 #11

She'll be another of the Cougars of Mar A Lago. Ocelot II Oct 9 #30

Real Housewives of Mar A Lago. flvegan Oct 9 #31

And the dance-off competitions!! littlemissmartypants Oct 8 #15

The DOJ will delay and delay and delay every proceeding. maxsolomon Oct 8 #5

From the comments the judge made I don't think that will happen. Ocelot II Oct 9 #27

I hope you're right. maxsolomon Oct 9 #34

Of course they will throw as much sand in the gears as they can, Ocelot II Oct 9 #35

Fun dayn moyl zu Got's oyem maxsolomon Oct 9 #36

And we're all familiar with delaying tactics. Gimpyknee Oct 8 #9

Comey can invoke the 6th amendment here. murielm99 Oct 9 #25

Patrick Fitzgerald? The Patrick Fitzgerald that was special prosecutor Mr.WeRP Oct 8 #16

The same. tritsofme Oct 8 #17

Also the prosecutor of Osama Bin Laden, Ramzi Yousef, and Rod Blagojevich. Ocelot II Oct 9 #29

Thanks to the Pedophile in Chief's "Truth" Social posts... Dem4life1970 Oct 8 #18

Maybe a dumb question. vanlassie Oct 8 #19

I think if she is "illegal" the case goes away, the statute of limitations . . . Stinky The Clown Oct 9 #41

He should sue TACO and the DOJ for vindictive prosecution in civil court and demand damages. MLWR Oct 8 #20

Trump is just an idiot to take Comey on. He has resources that few leftyladyfrommo Oct 8 #23

If T-H-E-Y can indict Comey... czarjak Oct 8 #24

Bondi, Patel, and the lot have to be getting nervous that they are being forced to open... Ol Janx Spirit Oct 9 #28

They are all expecting pre-emptive ... Whiskeytide Oct 9 #33

They may be hoping for preemptive pardons, but they also know firsthand the capriciousness of their boss. Ol Janx Spirit Oct 9 #38

This could be entertaining. Comey is represented by a top of the line white shoe attorney. flashman13 Oct 9 #32

Good malaise Oct 9 #40

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