Why the Jim Comey Prosecution Is About to Fall Apart (Again)

Mihaela Păun

Photo: Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images When James Comey appears in federal court in North Carolina on Monday, it’ll mostly be about housekeeping. The parties will set schedules for discovery and motions and maybe a trial date in late 2026 or early 2027. But don’t bother marking your calendar. This preposterous prosecution will collapse before it ever reaches a jury. Let’s stipulate up front: Comey is a legendary blowhard, an inveterate fibber, and a pretentious prig whose guiding principle is