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videohead5

(2,777 posts)
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 08:06 PM Sep 25

Trump might have just opened a can of worms

Comey still has friends at the FBI. Some of them know what is in those Epstein files. Comey also has former FBI friends that know what's in those Epstein files. I will bet something will leak within the next 7 days. It will not be good for Trump.

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Trump might have just opened a can of worms (Original Post) videohead5 Sep 25 OP
YES PLEASE!!!! Faux pas Sep 25 #1
His daughter knows what's in the epstein files SSJVegeta Sep 25 #2
Probably why KentuckyWoman Sep 25 #3
Oh I meant Comey's daughter. But that too! SSJVegeta Sep 25 #4
Sadly Timewas Sep 25 #5
More than time to let the Epstein files see the light of day Joinfortmill Sep 25 #6
Comey could subpoena the fired prosecutor who refused to press charges tinrobot Sep 25 #7
Are you talking about Acosta? Wiz Imp Sep 25 #9
He can subpoena for trial VGuerra276 Sep 25 #11
Yeah, but it may be several years before a trial would happen. Wiz Imp Sep 25 #12
Comey could exercise his right to a speedy trial NJCher Sep 25 #16
Yeah. I don't think this ever sees a courtroom. Wiz Imp Sep 25 #20
Bill Bahr NJCher Sep 25 #24
Nope. Cases out of Eastern Dist of VA are rocket docket cases. The hearing starts in early October and will ancianita Sep 25 #19
I don't see where a hearing has been scheduled, just the arraignment on October 9 Wiz Imp Sep 25 #22
Okay, cool. He's booked tomorrow, and I didn't hear arraignment. But Goldman said it's going very fast. ancianita Sep 25 #23
Not Acosta. The prosecutor originally assigned to this obstruction case. tinrobot Sep 25 #15
Oh. You mean the guy from Virginia that just resigned or Trump fired. Wiz Imp Sep 25 #18
Erik Siebert out of the Eastern District of VA. ancianita Sep 25 #17
Yeah, I figured that out. Wiz Imp Sep 25 #21
I wouldn't count on that happening, but I wouldn't be totally surprised if it did, either Wiz Imp Sep 25 #8
I've been thinking we are on the verge of having the Epstein files explode all over Trump very soon. flashman13 Sep 25 #10
Zeus willing zorbasd Sep 25 #13
There could be a Daniel Ellsberg in the FBI who'll leak the files, like the Pentagon Papers. Ocelot II Sep 26 #26
Maybe a guest at Mar-a-Lardo will get curious about what's in the bathroom now ... nt eppur_se_muova Sep 26 #27
Worms? Aussie105 Sep 25 #14
Those who are still employed are in the cult so I doubt it ecstatic Sep 26 #25

KentuckyWoman

(7,320 posts)
3. Probably why
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 09:45 PM
Sep 25

She does not allow her children to be alone with her dad. Either Jaren or Ivanka have to be in the room. I heard her say it a few years ago in an interview.

At the time I figured because of what he did to her. Could be she knows it was a lot more than her.

Timewas

(2,568 posts)
5. Sadly
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 10:06 PM
Sep 25

He has opened many many cans of worms and has never been held accountable for anything..

tinrobot

(11,844 posts)
7. Comey could subpoena the fired prosecutor who refused to press charges
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 10:17 PM
Sep 25

I'm sure there's all sorts of other discovery to be had regarding the handling of the case.

Wiz Imp

(7,851 posts)
9. Are you talking about Acosta?
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 10:27 PM
Sep 25

He already gave testimony to Congress recently behind closed doors. So we don't know exactly what he said, but reportedly he said he didn't remember to most of the questions. Of course he lied.

But Comey has no power to subpoena anyone at this point. Whether you're talking father or daughter, they're private citizens.

Wiz Imp

(7,851 posts)
12. Yeah, but it may be several years before a trial would happen.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 10:44 PM
Sep 25

Also, since Comey is not indicted for anything related to Epstein, I'm not sure that the court would see a valid reason to subpoena Acosta.

NJCher

(41,878 posts)
16. Comey could exercise his right to a speedy trial
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:01 PM
Sep 25

and totally screw them because the lawyer Lindsey whatsername has no clue what she's doing. This will force them into persuading another DOJ lawyer to go to trial because she doesn't know how to do that.

Furthermore, the indictment is two flimsy pages and they're the same count, even though they tried to make it look like there were two separate counts.

If he did this, Comey could issue subpoenas, as poster upthread remarks.

Wiz Imp

(7,851 posts)
20. Yeah. I don't think this ever sees a courtroom.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:11 PM
Sep 25

I think it gets thrown out pretty quickly. They have zero chance of a conviction.

ancianita

(42,435 posts)
19. Nope. Cases out of Eastern Dist of VA are rocket docket cases. The hearing starts in early October and will
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:09 PM
Sep 25

wrap up in no time, cuz there's absolutely no case.

Wiz Imp

(7,851 posts)
22. I don't see where a hearing has been scheduled, just the arraignment on October 9
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:20 PM
Sep 25

I know it shouldn't really matter because there is zero possibility of a conviction.

ancianita

(42,435 posts)
23. Okay, cool. He's booked tomorrow, and I didn't hear arraignment. But Goldman said it's going very fast.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:25 PM
Sep 25

Reason is that the Eastern Dist of VA handles CIA, counterterrorism and national security cases, (because intel is in VA) etc., very heavy stuff.
So this isn't going to be like the DC Dist.

tinrobot

(11,844 posts)
15. Not Acosta. The prosecutor originally assigned to this obstruction case.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 10:51 PM
Sep 25

He found no credible evidence and would not press charges.

He was fired and another prosecutor was brought in (who filed today's charges).

Wiz Imp

(7,851 posts)
18. Oh. You mean the guy from Virginia that just resigned or Trump fired.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:09 PM
Sep 25

That makes sense.

I don't think it ever sees a courtroom though. It should get thrown out before then because there is no probable cause. There is zero chance of a conviction.

ancianita

(42,435 posts)
17. Erik Siebert out of the Eastern District of VA.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:08 PM
Sep 25

The OP is about Comey, not Epstein or Acosta.

Wiz Imp

(7,851 posts)
21. Yeah, I figured that out.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 11:12 PM
Sep 25

It gets confusing because several people in the thread were talking about Epstein.

flashman13

(1,689 posts)
10. I've been thinking we are on the verge of having the Epstein files explode all over Trump very soon.
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 10:32 PM
Sep 25

I think a massive leak in the next 7 days isn't unrealistic. There are just too many people in the know to keep the files from going public. Comey could be the perfect trip wire.

Ocelot II

(128,038 posts)
26. There could be a Daniel Ellsberg in the FBI who'll leak the files, like the Pentagon Papers.
Fri Sep 26, 2025, 12:11 AM
Sep 26

Aussie105

(7,346 posts)
14. Worms?
Thu Sep 25, 2025, 10:47 PM
Sep 25

Please tell me these are jumping brain worms, ready to jump out and enter through Trump's left ear.
Job's half done with the Trump brain rot currently, anyway.

But yes - need I say this is another distraction attempt? EPSTEIN FILES! RELEASE! NOW!!!!!

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