Although Comey was commenting on Hillary, his comments were exactly on point with respect to Trump.
"Nevertheless, Justice Department officials — through Republican and Democratic administrations — have long had "grave concerns" that the law is "invalid" and would be challenged on constitutional grounds if used to bring charges again, Comey insisted.
"For 99 years, they've been very worried about its constitutionality," he said.
While some believe Clinton benefited from a double standard, Comey said, "You know what would be a double standard? If she were prosecuted for gross negligence."
In determining whether to apply the statute for the second time since 1917, he said, "You have to decide, 'Do I treat this person against that record? And if I do, is that a fair thing to do?' ... No reasonable prosecutor would do that. That would be celebrity hunting. That will be treating this person differently than John Doe."
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"Nevertheless, Justice Department officials — through Republican and Democratic administrations — have long had "grave concerns" that the law is "invalid" and would be challenged on constitutional grounds if used to bring charges again, Comey insisted.
"For 99 years, they've been very worried about its constitutionality," he said.
While some believe Clinton benefited from a double standard, Comey said, "You know what would be a double standard? If she were prosecuted for gross negligence."
In determining whether to apply the statute for the second time since 1917, he said, "You have to decide, 'Do I treat this person against that record? And if I do, is that a fair thing to do?' ... No reasonable prosecutor would do that. That would be celebrity hunting. That will be treating this person differently than John Doe."
What FBI Director James Comey Really Said About Hillary Clinton Email Probe
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