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Comey, James Seek Dismissal of Criminal Cases Brought by Trump-Appointed Prosecutor
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have asked a judge to dismiss their criminal cases, which were brought by a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor.
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James have asked a judge to dismiss their criminal cases, which were brought by a Trump-appointed federal prosecutor. The move comes after a federal appeals court recently ruled that the prosecution had improperly withheld evidence from the defendants. Lawyers for Comey and James are now seeking dismissal of the charges due to the misconduct committed by prosecutors. The case is ongoing and the judge's decision on the motion is pending.
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