Legal AF by MeidasTouch Trump DOJ Cracks and Admits Defeat in Open Court
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Feb 11, 2026 A legal fight over whether the DOJ can revive indictments against powerful political figures. A deep dive into Pam Bondi's pressure to prosecute rivals and the fallout from a prosecutor's questionable appointment and resignation. Court rulings, grand jury rejections, and procedural precedents that complicate attempts to bring new charges.
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DOJ Admits Failure To Secure New Indictments
- The DOJ admits it cannot legitimately indict James Comey or Letitia James and seeks to revive prior indictments on appeal.
- Michael Popok frames this move as a concession that normal prosecutorial routes failed and the DOJ is resorting to appellate rescue.
Illegal Appointment Undermines Indictments
- Judges found Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed under the Vacancy Reform Act, invalidating her actions.
- Popok emphasizes that Halligan's resignation and those rulings weaken the DOJ's appeal and credibility.
Grand Juries Rejected Charges Against Letitia James
- Multiple grand juries declined to indict Letitia James, with one returning its no true bill publicly.
- Popok highlights that grand juries and judges repeatedly blocked DOJ attempts, signaling weak prosecutorial evidence.