Summary
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge to drop the charges against him. They claim the case is driven by President Donald Trump's dislike of Comey and an improperly appointed U.S. attorney filed the charges.
Key Facts
- James Comey is the former FBI Director.
- Lawyers argue the prosecution is motivated by President Trump's personal dislike of Comey.
- The case was filed by a U.S. attorney appointed shortly before filing the charges.
- Comey's lawyers call the prosecution "vindictive," meaning done to punish someone.
- The legal team believes the U.S. attorney was not properly appointed.
