The nature of the charges wasn’t disputed. Just Halligan’s appointment. Comey may now slide on statute of limitations, though.
Comey will slide on something. You can bet on that. Even if this ruling is reversed on appeal, this judge will find some other technicality to dismiss the case. That is what he is paid to do.
Trump appointments have been blocked by the Democrats in the Senate. Recess appointments have been blocked by the Republican Senate Majority Leader, who has refused to adjourn the Senate.
The Democrats and the GOPe Republicans are in this together. They all want to keep the old system going. The grift must flow.