Comey lawyers fight for dismissal of third criminal prosecution
Summary
James Comey’s lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss the Trump administration’s third attempt to prosecute him over an alleged disclosure of national defense information. They argued that the Justice Department waited too long to bring the charges. Judge Trevor McFadden is considering the request.Key Facts
- Comey’s lawyers argued that the charges should be dismissed because prosecutors waited too long to bring them.
- The prosecution concerns an alleged disclosure of national defense information.
- This is the Trump administration’s third attempt to prosecute Comey, according to the article.
- U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden is weighing the dismissal request.
- McFadden was appointed by President Donald Trump.
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