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Comey's Defense Prepares Motion to Dismiss Indictment, Disqualify Halligan

Defense attorneys for indicted former FBI Director James Comey said they want an out-of-district judge to invalidate the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan for the Eastern District of Virginia and dismiss the indictment charging Comey with felony offenses, according to a federal court notice.

Tension over evidence builds between Comey team and federal prosecutors as January trial looms | News Channel 3-12

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — When former FBI Director James Comey was charged last month, prosecutors weren’t ready or willing to turn over the criminal case file to his lawyers. As of Tuesday, after days of disputing what case documents they have to provide, prosecutors handed his lawyers what they needed to, a person familiar with the case told CNN. Still, the back and forth over discovery this week highlights the growing tension between pr…

Comey Moves to Challenge Appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan

James Comey moved to challenge the appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan.

Comey challenges appointment of federal prosecutor overseeing false statement case

Comey was indicted on charges last month of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Comey Lawyers Move To Disqualify Trump's Insurance Lawyer/Prosecutor

Former FBI Director James Comey formally notified the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia that his attorneys would challenge President Donald Trump's appointment of Lindsey Halligan as an interim U.S. Attorney. In a notice filed on Tuesday, Comey's attorneys said he would file his motion "challenging the lawfulness of the appointment of the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia" on Oct. 20. "The Court a…

Australian National Review - Comey Moves to Challenge Appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan

James Comey moved to challenge the appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan. A grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia indicted former FBI Director James Comey last month. He was indicted on two counts – false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Comey indictment / 1 Comey indictment / 2 If convicted, James Comey is facing up to five years in prison. Comey’s case was assigned to US District Judge Michael Nachmanoff…