POLITICS

Justice Department rejects Comey political retribution claim

The Justice Department asked a federal judge to dismiss James Comey’s claim that his prosecution is political payback, saying he has shown no direct evidence of a vindictive motive. Prosecutors said President Donald Trump’s September social media demand for action in the Comey probe reflected a legitimate prosecutorial purpose and doesn’t justify tossing the indictment accusing Comey of lying to Congress in 2020 about authorizing media disclosures. Comey’s team cites Trump’s public pressure, his firing, and the installation of Lindsey Halligan as U.S. attorney, while also arguing the Senate questions were too vague to prove intent.

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