Coverage dated October 19, 2025 to October 20, 2025

James Comey seeks to dismiss indictment over Senate testimony

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Attorneys for former FBI Director James B. Comey sought Monday to throw out an indictment accusing him of lying to Congress.

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Fox News
James Comey seeks to dismiss his criminal case, citing 'vindictive' prosecution (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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Former FBI Director James Comey moves to dismiss case, claiming Trump ordered unlawful prosecution through invalid U.S. attorney appointment.
MyNorthwest
Comey's lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump's 'personal animus' and must be thrown out (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey urged a judge Monday to dismiss the case against him, calling it a vindictive prosecution
The Hill
Comey urges judge to toss prosecution he says stems from Trump’s ‘personal spite’ (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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Former FBI Director James Comey seeks dismissal of criminal charges, alleging unconstitutional prosecution driven by Trump's personal animus.
Anchorage Daily News
Lawyers for former FBI director James Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal case, saying it’s driven by Trump’s ‘personal animus’ (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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The lawyers called for the indictment’s dismissal because of what they said was the illegitimate appointment of the U.S. attorney who filed the case days after being hastily named to the job by Trump.
CBS News
Comey seeks to have indictment tossed for vindictive prosecution, questions about prosecutor (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey called the criminal charges against him an "egregious abuse of power" driven by "President Trump's personal animus."
NBC News
James Comey wants 'vindictive' case dropped and Trump's prosecutor disqualified (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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Former FBI Director James Comey on Monday filed motions seeking the dismissal of criminal charges against him, arguing Lindsey Halligan wasn't properly appointed and that the case was politically motivated.
The Guardian
Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal charges claiming selective prosecution (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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Ex-FBI director claims he is victim of selective prosecution and charges were filed by unlawfully appointed attorney
Roll Call
James Comey seeks to dismiss indictment over Senate testimony (opens Roll Call)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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Attorneys for former FBI Director James B. Comey sought Monday to throw out an indictment accusing him of lying to Congress.
WMUR
James Comey Lawyers Call Trump Case Vindictive (opens WMUR)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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James Comey’s legal team argues for dismissal of charges, citing vindictive prosecution and Trump’s personal animus. Trial set for January 5.
RedState
Oh, Please: Comey Has the Gall to Ask Judge to Dismiss His Case Due to 'Vindictive' Prosecution (opens RedState)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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Comey seeks dismissal of charges, citing vindictiveness amid his tumultuous history with Trump.
Newsweek
Comey’s lawyers unveil two-pronged strategy to dismiss "vindictive" charges (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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Comey’s attorneys said the indictment was “motivated by personal hostility” and “an abuse of prosecutorial power."
The New Republic
Comey Accuses Trump of Basing Case Against Him on “Personal Bias” (opens The New Republic)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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James Comey has moved to dismiss Donald Trump’s indictment against him.
UPI
Ex-FBI head James Comey asks court to dismiss indictment (opens UPI)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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Former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to dismiss the Justice Department's indictment against him.
New York Post
James Comey asks judge to dismiss federal charges claiming ‘vindictive’ case and unlawful appointment of prosecutor (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge Monday to dismiss the Justice Department’s criminal case, arguing it is a “vindictive and selective prosecution” and US Attorney Lindsey Halligan was appointed unlawfully.
Townhall
James Comey Just Made a Predictable Move to Avoid Prosecution – It Won't Work (opens Townhall)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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James Comey files to dismiss charges, citing political motives behind the indictment.
KYMA Yuma
Former FBI Director James Comey attempts to his case thrown out (opens KYMA Yuma)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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On Monday, Comey's lawyers filed motions asking the court to dismiss the case. The lawyers argue Comey is being singled out for prosecution because of his criticism of President Donald Trump.
WHDH Boston
Comey’s lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump’s ‘personal animus’ and must be thrown out - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 20, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey urged a judge Monday to dismiss the case against him, calling it a vindictive prosecution motivated

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