Justice Department Defends Trump’s Post as It Urges Judge to Reject Comey’s Effort to Dismiss Case

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…

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 […]

Justice Department defends Trump’s post as it urges judge to reject Comey’s effort to dismiss case

The Justice Department urged a federal judge Monday to reject James Comey’s claim that his prosecution amounts to political retribution, arguing the former FBI director has failed to show that he’s being targeted as punishment for his criticism of the Republican president.

Ask Jordan: Could Comey’s case end without resolving his vindictive prosecution claim?

James Comey’s case could be dismissed without a ruling on every pending motion, including the one that argues his prosecution is unconstitutionally vindictive and selective.

Justice Department defends Trump's post as it ...

Justice Department Defends Trump's Post as It Urges Judge to Reject ...