Comey's lawyers argue DOJ waited too long to bring third case
Lawyers for James Comey told a federal judge on Friday that the Justice Department waited too long to bring its third criminal case against him.
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey argued before a federal judge on Friday that the Justice Department waited too long to bring its third attempt to prosecute him, The Hill reports. They want the case dismissed.
The Hill says the charges allege Comey disclosed national defense information. ABC News describes the allegations as mishandling classified information in 2016. U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, appointed by President Trump, is weighing the request, according to The Hill.
The Guardian describes the matter as a leak case that was investigated twice before, with no action taken. It reports that Comey's lawyers want the judge to block the department from pursuing it.
The Guardian also describes Comey as an outspoken critic of Trump. It says the two have feuded openly since Trump fired him from the FBI early in his first term.
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- CBS NewsDOJ and Comey's lawyers to face off today over latest attempt to charge himFri, Oct 30, 6:00 AM EDT
- The GuardianJames Comey lawyers seek to have third criminal case dismissedFri, Oct 30, 8:26 AM EDT
- ABC NewsComey's attorneys return to court to fight DOJ's efforts to charge him for 3rd timeFri, Oct 30, 12:42 PM EDT
- The HillComey lawyers fight for dismissal of third criminal prosecutionFri, Oct 30, 2:00 PM EDT
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Earlier versions (2)
- Fri, Oct 30, 12:45 PM EDT, 3 outlets: Comey's lawyers ask judge to dismiss new classified information charges
- Fri, Oct 30, 8:30 AM EDT, 2 outlets: Comey's lawyers ask judge to dismiss third criminal case against him