DOJ casts Comey case as an ordinary threat prosecution. Is it?  

"Comey's Day in Court: Former FBI Director Faces Unprecedented Charges Amid Tensions with Trump. In a move that has left many in the legal community abuzz, the Justice Department is taking on former FBI Director James Comey in a high-stakes prosecution that could have far-reaching implications for the country's top law enforcement officials. With two criminal charges hanging over his head, Comey is facing a unique challenge: how to balance his reputation as a champion of justice with the reality of being a defendant in a federal court. As the nation watches, Comey's case will put the Justice Department's commitment to impartiality to the test, raising questions about whether the pursuit of justice can ever be truly separate from politics."

The Justice Department is portraying its new prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey as not unlike dozens of other cases faced by individuals who have hurled threats at public officials. But the Comey case may present unique challenges for prosecutors seeking to secure a conviction against the longtime foe of President Trump, legal experts say. The former FBI director faces two criminal charges over allegations...