Overview
- In filings Monday, prosecutors said James Comey has not met the high bar to prove vindictive or selective prosecution and urged the judge to keep the case intact.
- The government outlined alleged communications with Daniel Richman, including messages about shaping press coverage in 2016, as central to the false‑statements charge.
- DOJ defended interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan’s authority and argued that, even if her appointment were deemed invalid, the indictments should not automatically be dismissed.
- Comey has pleaded not guilty to lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding tied to his 2020 Senate testimony and is seeking grand jury materials and other relief.
- Pretrial hearings on the appointment and dismissal issues are set for November, and trial is scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026.