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Part of situation: Legal proceedings against James Comey (3 clusters)

James Comey legal team fights DOJ attempt to charge former FBI director

James Comey Department of Justice Espionage Act FBI criminal information

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in a Washington, D.C. federal court on Friday as his legal team sought to dismiss a criminal case brought by the Justice Department. Prosecutors allege that Comey violated the Espionage Act by transmitting national defense information to a reporter in connection with a 2016 New York Times article.

In an uncommon legal maneuver, federal prosecutors filed a criminal information rather than a grand jury indictment. The Justice Department stated this step was taken to preserve the case before a 10-year statute of limitations expires. However, Comey’s attorneys argue the filing is legally invalid and should be dismissed as time-barred.

U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden heard arguments regarding whether the government improperly used the criminal information to extend the statute of limitations. Prosecutors claimed they have uncovered new evidence that could extend the window for charges through April 2017. The judge did not immediately rule on the request to dismiss the case.

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Department of Justice · Donald Trump · FBI · Federal Bureau of Investigation · James Comey · New York Times · Trevor McFadden

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DOJ and Comey's lawyers to face off in court today over latest attempt to charge him [offthepress.com]
Judge hears arguments over James Comey’s request to throw out latest DOJ allegations against him [seacoastoldies.com]
Judge hears arguments over James Comey's request to throw out latest DOJ allegations against him - WEIS | Local & Area News, Sports, & Weather [weisradio.com]
Attorneys for James Comey return to court to fight DOJ's efforts to charge him for 3rd time [abc30.com]
Attorneys for James Comey return to court to fight DOJ's efforts to charge him for 3rd time [abc7ny.com]
Justice Department tells judge it may bring more charges against James Comey [kioncentralcoast.com]
Judge puts off decision in Comey case as prosecutors pursue new indictment against ex-FBI head [www.whec.com]
Judge hears arguments over James Comey's request to throw out latest DOJ allegations against him [abc11.com]
Justice Department challenges judge's authority in Broadview Six misconduct inquiry [abc7chicago.com]
Attorneys for James Comey return to court to fight DOJ's efforts to charge him for 3rd time [abc7news.com]
Justice Department tells judge it may bring more charges against James Comey [kesq.com]
Trump-Appointed Judge Mulls Whether DOJ Violated Statute Amid Comey Prosecution [www.mediaite.com]
Opinion | The Comey case is just the latest chapter in the Espionage Act's troubling history [www.ms.now]
Judge puts off decision in Comey case as prosecutors pursue new indictment against ex-FBI head [www.newsday.com]
The James Comey National Security Leak Indictment Might Get Tossed [townhall.com]
Lawyers for ex-FBI Director James Comey will ask a judge to block Justice Department prosecution [triblive.com]
Lawyers for ex-FBI Director James Comey will ask a judge to block Justice Department prosecution [www.troyrecord.com]
Lawyers for ex-FBI Director James Comey will ask a judge to block Justice Department prosecution [www.winnipegfreepress.com]
Judge puts off decision in Comey case as prosecutors pursue new indictment against ex-FBI head [wtop.com]
Lawyers for ex-FBI Director James Comey will ask a judge to block Justice Department prosecution [www.independent.co.uk]
DOJ and Comey's lawyers to face off in court today over latest attempt to charge him [www.cbsnews.com]