US EditionEx-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges, cites vindictive prosecution
Comey seeks dismissal citing unconstitutional appointment of prosecutor and political retaliation by Trump, with trial set for January amid claims of prosecutorial misconduct.
- Former FBI Director James Comey's lawyers filed a motion to dismiss his case, claiming it to be a "vindictive prosecution" due to President Donald Trump's personal animus and public statements against him.
- Comey's attorneys argue that U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan's appointment was unlawful and orchestrated to indict their client without proper legal grounds.
- They assert that the prosecution stems from Trump's long-standing hostility towards Comey, who has publicly criticized the President since 2017.
- Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress and obstruction, facing up to five years in prison if convicted.
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Former FBI director James Comey on Monday called for the annulment of the lawsuits against him, arguing that they were motivated by the only "personal ransom" of US President Donald Trump. ...
The lawyers of the former FBI director, James Comey, petitioned a federal court on Monday to dismiss the criminal charges against him, claiming that the process responds to a political persecution led by President Donald Trump.Read more]]>
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The Independent (US)James Comey wants his charrges dismissed as ‘vindictive’ case fueled by Trump ‘spite’
‘The government has singled out Mr. Comey for prosecution because of his protected speech and because of President Trump’s personal animus,’ Comey’s lawyers wrote
Comey Alleges Vindictive Prosecution, Illegal Appointment in Motions to Dismiss
Former FBI Director James Comey is asking a federal judge to dismiss the Justice Department’s indictment of him, based on the idea that the Trump administration brought a vindictive and selective prosecution, along with using an illegally appointed prosecutor. Two motions filed on Oct. 20 showed Comey and his attorneys alleging that Trump reached for a case against one of his political foes after multiple investigations, and the motions stated t…
James Comey asks judge to dismiss federal charges claiming ‘vindictive’ case and unlawful appointment of prosecutor
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss the Justice Department’s criminal case, arguing it is a “vindictive and selective prosecution” and US Attorney Lindsey Halligan was appointed unlawfully.
JUST IN: Comey Goes to War with Trump DOJ: Asks Judge to Dismiss Federal Criminal Case, Challenges Appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan
Former FBI Director James on Monday filed a motion to dismiss his federal criminal case claiming “vindictive prosecution.” Comey also challenged the appointment of US Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
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