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Cobb Demands Disbarment Over Comey Indictment Misconduct

11/22/2025

Summary

Story summary

Ty Cobb, a former Trump lawyer, has called for the disbarment of Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
He cites misconduct in the indictment of James Comey.
He criticizes the Justice Department for admitting the full grand jury never reviewed the final indictment.
The indictment was filed just before the statute of limitations expired.
Comey's defense has labeled it politically motivated and an abuse of power.

History

Historical Context

The Watergate scandal began on June 17, 1972, when members of President Nixon's re-election campaign were arrested for breaking into the Democratic National Committee headquarters. The ensuing cover-up led to Nixon's resignation on August 9, 1974, and the indictment of 69 individuals. This historical episode echoes current allegations against Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, raising ongoing concerns about political motivations in legal actions.

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Story summary

Ty Cobb, a former Trump lawyer, has called for the disbarment of Attorney General Pam Bondi and U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
He cites misconduct in the indictment of James Comey.
He criticizes the Justice Department for admitting the full grand jury never reviewed the final indictment.
The indictment was filed just before the statute of limitations expired.
Comey's defense has labeled it politically motivated and an abuse of power.

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