Yesterday, a significant decision came from Judge Cameron McGowan Currie as she dismissed an attempt by the Trump administration to criminally prosecute former FBI Director James Comey. The dismissal highlighted a peculiar and critical issue: the supposed U.S. Attorney, Lindsey Halligan, had as much legal authority as "three raccoons in a trench coat," according to Judge Currie. It turned out that the role of “Kinda Sorta Interim-ish U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia” was not a legitimate position, with the statutory authority for the actual interim U.S. Attorney having expired months prior.

The case against Comey, along with charges against current NY Attorney General Letitia James, was found to be baseless, leading to their dismissal without prejudice. However, the timing of these prosecutions seemed to be a race against the statute of limitations, which would have rendered the allegations void that same week. The lack of a valid indictment from the onset, due to Halligan's expired authority, meant that the statute of limitations indeed closed, leaving no room for revival of the charges.

Despite some hopeful chatter on MAGA-themed social media platforms about a possible six-month extension to the statute of limitations, the legal community and Comey's defense have pointed out the invalidity of the original proceedings. They argue that a non-existent indictment cannot extend the limitations period. This interpretation is supported by precedent where the courts have consistently held that an invalid indictment cannot toll the statute of limitations.

This ruling underscores a crucial principle in the American legal system: the necessity of legitimate authority in prosecutorial roles and the adherence to procedural rules and limitations. It also sends a clear message about the judiciary's role in checking administrative actions that might overstep legal boundaries.

As this case closes, it not only marks an end to these particular legal proceedings but also serves as a significant reference point for discussions about the balance of powers and the safeguards against the misuse of prosecutorial authority.