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Ocelot II

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5. But the basis of the indictment isn't about the details of the Russia investigation.

Reply to sop (Reply #2)

Fri Sep 26, 2025, 10:43 AM

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It focuses only on whether Comey lied to senators during his senate testimony about the investigation. Specifically, Cruz asked him whether he had ever authorized anyone at the FBI to leak information to the press about investigations into Hillary Clinton’s emails and possible links between the Trump campaign and Russia.

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Do I have this right? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Friday OP

Don't confuse us with the facts. Ocelot II Friday #1

McCabe said Comey authorized the leak. DemocratSinceBirth Friday #3

Yup. Heard that on LOD's show last night. Ocelot II Friday #4

And on the count of obstruction... sop Friday #2

But the basis of the indictment isn't about the details of the Russia investigation. Ocelot II Friday #5

The obstruction charge accuses Comey of making "false statements" at that hearing, but is silent about what they were. sop Friday #6

Comey is entitled to a bill of particulars before his arraignment. Ocelot II Friday #7

According to the TACO theory Comey's "lie" obstructed the proceedings DemocratSinceBirth Friday #8

"Your Honor, if it please the Court, the Defense would like to call as a witness Donald J Trump." Midnight Writer Friday #9