Let’s assume Comey’s claim is partly true (although “Honest Comey” doesn’t sound right, maybe the IG made him tell part of the truth in this case). If these prosecutors knew that Obama and the top layers of DOJ were determined to let Clinton off, that might explain why they seemed “intimidated.” And yes, “high powered lawyers” seems like a flimsy excuse. Hillary might have other ways of demanding loyalty that they would be reluctant to mention.
Too many assumes, ifs, mights and maybes. We’ll see what happens.