Summary
The United States Justice Department wants to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor, over her firing. They argue she didn't follow the necessary procedures before filing the lawsuit. Her firing is said to be politically motivated due to her father, James Comey, who is a known critic of President Donald Trump.
Key Facts
- Maurene Comey filed a lawsuit claiming her dismissal was political because her father is James Comey, a critic of President Trump.
- The Justice Department says Comey didn't follow required complaint procedures before suing.
- A hearing about the dismissal request is planned in a Manhattan federal court.
- Comey's firing took place in July, and she filed the lawsuit in September.
- Her lawsuit includes the Justice Department, the Executive Office of the President, the US Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and the Office of Personnel Management.
- The Justice Department wants the Merit Systems Protection Board to handle the complaint first.
- Maurene Comey previously won convictions in high-profile cases, like the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell and former Senator Bob Menendez.
- Her case saw a change of prosecutors after a New York recusal, now handled by US Attorney John Sarcone in Albany.
