Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey filed a slate of motions Monday, looking for to have the two-count federal indictment towards him dismissed earlier than a possible trial date early subsequent 12 months.
Comey’s legal professional, Patrick Fitzgerald, moved to dismiss the case on the grounds that it’s based mostly on a vindictive and illegal prosecution, and is difficult the appointment of interim U.S. Lawyer Lindsey Halligan to that function.
The requests had been anticipated, as Fitzgerald previewed them when he appeared alongside Comey throughout his arraignment earlier this month. He’s anticipated to file a second tranche of filings to toss out the costs within the coming weeks.
U.S. District Decide Michael Nachmanoff has set a listening to on the primary set of motions for Nov. 19 in Alexandria, Virginia.
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