Overview
- Federal prosecutors asked the judge to reject James Comey’s bid to dismiss his case, arguing he has not met the stringent standard for proving vindictive or selective prosecution.
- DOJ said President Trump’s posts calling Comey “guilty as hell” reflect a belief that crimes occurred rather than a desire to punish protected speech, calling them no direct evidence of discriminatory motive.
- In detailing evidence, prosecutors described personal emails in which Comey tracked and at times encouraged associate Daniel Richman’s anonymous outreach to reporters during late 2016.
- Investigators reported finding handwritten notes and other records in a little‑used secure room at FBI headquarters that prosecutors say contradict parts of Comey’s 2020 testimony, including his awareness of certain 2016 intelligence.
- The department defended interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan’s appointment and argued dismissal is unwarranted even if it were found invalid; a hearing on that issue is set for Nov. 13, and trial remains scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026.