James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case

By: Peter A. Joy, Washington University in St. Louis

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 23, 2025

Words: 759

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Peter A. Joy, Washington University in St. Louis

Soon after President Donald Trump demanded in a social media post that the Department of Justice prosecute his perceived enemy, former FBI director James Comey, Comey was indicted on Sept. 25, 2025, for lying to a Congressional committee in 2020.

Comey’s lawyers have responded, filing a motion on Oct. 20, 2025, to dismiss the charges against him with prejudice – the “prejudice” being legal …

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