Posted on 10/15/2025 5:05:52 AM PDT by TigerClaws
Lawyers for James Comey told a federal judge in Alexandria on Tuesday that they plan to file a motion early next week to formally dismiss his criminal case, citing what they argued is President Donald Trump’s "unlawful" appointment of former White House aide Lindsey Halligan as acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia shortly before Comey’s indictment.
The filing is part of a broader effort by Comey’s legal team to have the criminal case tossed. His lawyers told the judge overseeing the case last week they planned a separate motion to dismiss the case on grounds of vindictive prosecution.
Tuesday's filing is not a formal motion but a notice to the court that they plan to challenge Halligan's appointment as acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District. Doing so will require an "out-of-district judge" to hear the motion, as they noted in the filing.
The move is part of a broader salvo from Comey's legal team to have his criminal case tossed, amid what they say is a politically motivated effort pursued by a lawyer with no prosecutorial experience, who formerly worked as Trump's personal lawyer and White House aide.
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[James Comey Perp Walk]
THAT would be a cool shell 🐚🐚🐚🐚 formation
found while walking on the beach ⛱️🏖️⛱️🏖️⛱️🏖️
And the kicking and crying begins.
“And the kicking and crying begins.”
TBF, that started a long time ago because they’re self absorbed toddlers.
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Only the tip of the iceberg on Comey.
Trump is cleaning out DC (the District of Corruption)
How many decades has it been this bad?
Many.
Wouldn’t the accused and defense want an inexperienced prosecutor? Of course none of this has anything to do with Comey’s innocence or guilt.
May his bills flowith over.
Remember Jack Smith? Never went thru Senate.
He is playing the long game, praying for a 2028 Demorat to save him.
Ditto. The Process is Punishment!
Sounds like table pounding to me.
“unlawful” …….. what a true blue swamp creature would say.
Wonder how many millions a year Comey makes from his consulting “job”?
Praying that my instincts are wrong, but Lucy has snatched the ball away at the last second enough times that I know Charlie Brown ain't gonna make that field goal or extra point...
Comey will eventually be indicted in Florida. Expect it before the end of January 2026.
The threat of the Florida indictment should cause him to start talking soon after his losing motion regarding the Halligan appointment is tossed.
Believe me, I'd much rather your predictions are accurate than mine!
NOT GOING TO WORK, COMEY
Good luck with that hail Mary. 🙄
Is he using Jack Smith as a precedent?
LOL His whole family is unemployed LOL
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