"We start with the news that former FBI director James Comey today faces a deadline to file legal motions to dismiss an indictment accusing him of making false statements to Congress. Expected challenges that are scheduled to be filed today include claims that the prosecution was vindictive and that the US attorney supervising it was unlawfully appointed by president Donald Trump."
"The brief indictment handed down by a federal grand jury on 25 September accused Comey of making a false statement and obstructing a congressional investigation in connection with his September 2020 testimony to Congress. While the details of the charge remain unclear, they appear to be related to his claim that he never authorized anyone in the FBI to be an anonymous source in news stories."
Former FBI director James Comey faces a deadline to file legal motions to dismiss an indictment accusing him of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. Expected defenses to be filed include claims of vindictive prosecution and that the supervising US attorney was unlawfully appointed by President Donald Trump. The indictment appears connected to Comey’s September 2020 testimony and his claim that he never authorized anyone in the FBI to serve as an anonymous source. President Donald Trump announced cuts to assistance and tariffs on Colombia, criticizing President Gustavo Petro over drug production. Former congressman George Santos described his prison sentence as disproportionate in his first interview since receiving a commutation.
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