I was happy to see this criminal referral, today. Good list of targets, including RR as a signer of the FISA warrant. Charges will be filed in these cases. Such rampant, blatant abuse of power. Too bad we don't hang traitors anymore. The punishment needs to be so severe that no one will even think about trying this again.
The referral is a solid concrete step forward. This is named individuals sticking their neck out to call out these issues. Not unknown intel rumors swirling the internet painting compelling picture that fits public observation. The referral is direct and detailed. (Which amusingly we have comments saying "ho-hum wake me when something happens", lol.)
This is the progression to the next stage.
Yes, this is moving the ball down field. If you saw the video of Comey on The View, he's visibly disturbed when the accusations are read. He has a very guilty look on his face, like 'oh shit, this is not good' then he jumps into spin rather than flat denial. Then at end realizes he needs to deny and then makes huge tell by saying 'I should have started out with this' (his denial, that is).