Defense seeks dismissal of Comey case
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Former FBI Director James Comey launched two efforts Monday to have the federal charges he faces for allegedly lying during congressional testimony thrown out: one that claims his case is the result of a personal vendetta by Trump,
Federal prosecutors told a judge that defense attorney Patrick Fitzgerald may have a conflict due to his role in releasing memos Comey wrote about Trump to the media.
The Constitution "forbids the government from retaliating against individuals for their protected speech," the former FBI director's team argued in a court filing.
Justice Department prosecutors are attempting to bring into court doubts that former FBI Director James Comey’s lead defense lawyer can represent him fairly.
The lawyer defending James Comey against charges he lied to Congress might need to be kicked off the case over his alleged involvement in media leaks, the feds claim.
Former FBI Director James Comey, a target of President Donald Trump, has vowed to fight his criminal charges. Here's a look at his strategies.
Prosecutors say the former FBI chief’s lawyer may face a conflict tied to his role in handling bureau memos after Comey’s firing.
A federal judge has rejected another early motion from the Justice Department in former FBI Director James Comey’s criminal case. As was true of a ruling siding with Comey last week, the decision questions the approach taken by the Halligan-led DOJ team.