Comey urges judge to toss prosecution he says stems from Trump’s ‘personal spite’

Oct 21, 2025 - 05:00
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Comey urges judge to toss prosecution he says stems from Trump’s ‘personal spite’
Former FBI Director James Comey urged a federal judge Monday to dismiss his criminal charges without a trial, asserting he is being unconstitutionally prosecuted because of President Trump’s personal animus.  In a 51-page motion filed Monday, Comey said the Constitution entitles individuals to speak out against the government and bars the government from retaliating.  “But that…