US EditionJustice Department defends Trump’s post as it urges judge to reject Comey’s effort to dismiss case
DOJ argues prosecutions of Comey, Bolton, and James reflect lawful motives despite defendants' claims of political retaliation amid recent indictments.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump told CBS's 60 Minutes that DOJ didn't need his instruction because `they were so crooked, they were so corrupt`, as he earlier demanded `JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED` for James Comey, Letitia James, and Adam Schiff.
- On Oct. 16, a federal grand jury returned an Espionage Act indictment against John Bolton, former National Security Adviser, charging 18 counts split into eight transmission and 10 retention counts from April 9, 2018, through Aug. 22, 2025, tied to diary entries and FBI seizures.
- Prosecutors highlight messages between James Comey and Daniel Richman as evidence, while Comey's lawyers last week sought grand jury transcripts and argued the charges stem from 'personal spite' last month.
- The Justice Department urged a federal judge Monday to reject James Comey's claim of political retribution, following Lindsey Halligan's appointment as U.S. attorney to replace Erik Siebert.
- The Justice Department acknowledged President Donald Trump's posts reflect his view that Comey committed crimes, while prosecutors say there is 'not direct evidence of a vindictive motive'; critics like Patrick Fitzgerald and CBS Anchor Norah O'Donnell argue the posts show a pattern singling out Trump critics.
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DOJ Urges Court to Reject Comey’s Claims of Vindictive Prosecution
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Nov. 3 urged a federal judge to reject former FBI Director James Comey’s argument that he was “vindictively and selectively” prosecuted by the Trump administration. DOJ lawyers filed a motion asking the judge to reject Comey’s bid to dismiss federal charges alleging that he made a false statement to Congress in 2020 and obstructed a congressional investigation. In the court filing, prosecutors defended Presiden…
DOJ Responds to Comey Motion to Dismiss - Provides Attachments of Extensive use of Daniel Richman to Leak and Shape Media
USAO Lindsey Halligan has responded to James Comey’s motion to dismiss the charges against him in a lengthy response and multiple attachment filing [Full COURT FILE HERE] – [Response MOTION HERE]. In addition to refuting the effort by Comey’s lawyers to challenge the appointment of USAO Halligan [See Response Here], the USAO office also provides […]
Prosecutors urge judge to reject Comey’s claim he’s being ‘vindictively’ prosecuted
Federal prosecutors on Monday urged the federal judge overseeing former FBI Director James Comey’s criminal case to reject arguments from Comey that he is being “vindictively” prosecuted at the order of President Donald Trump, in a court filing that directly defended Trump’s social media posts calling for Comey’s prosecution. “Through a mix of news reports, social media posts, and speculation, the defendant weaves a tale of what he calls ‘glari…
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Justice Department defends Trump's post as it urges judge to reject Comey's effort to dismiss case
The Justice Department is urging a federal judge to reject James Comey’s claim that his prosecution amounts to political retribution.
James Comey prosecution legit, not ‘vindictive’ extension of Trump’s grudges, feds say
The case against former FBI Director James Comey is a genuine bid to hold a public official accountable for wrongdoing -- and not an extension of President Trump's grudges, federal prosecutors argued Monday.
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