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Lawyers for Comey seek grand jury transcript, bringing fresh challenge to a case pushed by Trump
- Lawyers for James Comey are requesting a transcript and audio recording of grand jury proceedings in his case, claiming 'irregularities' occurred.
- Comey's defense argues the indictment, pushed by Donald Trump, constitutes vindictive prosecution and claims the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was illegally appointed.
- They argue that Halligan's inexperience has tainted the grand jury process and may have led to errors in the indictment.
- The indictment alleges that Comey misled the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding authorization of a news media leak, particularly in response to Senator Ted Cruz's questions.
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Lawyers for Comey seek grand jury transcript, bringing fresh challenge to a case pushed by Trump
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey want to review a transcript and audio recording of grand jury proceedings in his criminal case, citing what they say were “irregularities” in the process that should result in the dismissal of an indictment pushed by President Donald Trump.
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