Nov 13 Watch 5:22 U.S. attorney prosecuting Comey and James faces legal challenge over her appointment By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura President Trump’s Justice Department was on defense in a northern Virginia courtroom. A judge is weighing whether to disqualify the U.S. attorney pursuing charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. That prosecutor, Lindsay… Continue watching
Nov 13 Federal judge weighs challenge to appointment of prosecutor who charged James Comey, Letitia James By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Thursday to dismiss the cases against them, saying the prosecutor who secured the indictments was illegally installed in the role. Continue reading
Nov 05 Judge in Comey case scolds prosecutors, orders them to produce records from probe By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The judge in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey says he’s concerned the Justice Department’s position has been to “indict first" and investigate second. Continue reading
Oct 20 Comey's lawyers say case against him is driven by Trump's 'personal animus' and must be thrown out By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey urged a judge Monday to dismiss the case against him, calling it a vindictive prosecution motivated by “personal animus” and orchestrated by a White House determined to seek retribution against a perceived foe… Continue reading
Oct 08 Watch 4:55 Comey pleads not guilty in case his lawyers say is politically motivated By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz Former FBI Director James Comey was arraigned on Wednesday after federal prosecutors charged him with lying to Congress five years ago. The charges were brought against Comey by U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsay Halligan. Halligan’s predecessor… Continue watching
Oct 08 Who is the judge overseeing the Trump administration's case against James Comey? By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Michael Nachmanoff has built a quiet reputation in the federal courthouse in northern Virginia — a onetime public defender turned judge known for methodical preparation and a cool temperament. Continue reading
Oct 08 Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press The arraignment lasted less than half an hour, but it was nonetheless loaded with historical significance given that the case has amplified concerns the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of the Republican president's political enemies. Continue reading
Oct 06 WATCH: Attorney General Bondi testifies in Senate oversight hearing, dodging Democrats' questions By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Bondi repeatedly deflected questions as she sought during a combative congressional hearing on Tuesday to defend herself against growing criticism that she's turning the law enforcement agency into a weapon to seek vengeance against President Donald Trump’s political opponents. Continue reading
Sep 26 Watch 10:01 After Comey indictment, Trump says he hopes more political opponents will face prosecution By Amna Nawaz, Liz Landers, Matt Loffman, Kyle Midura, Ali Schmitz, Winston Wilde Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury, an extraordinary escalation in President Trump’s campaign to prosecute his political rivals. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports and Amna Nawaz discusses the developments with Barbara McQuade, a… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 9:00 Ex-Trump White House attorney calls Comey's indictment 'un-American and despicable' By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson To discuss the indictment of James Comey and its implications, Geoff Bennett spoke with Ty Cobb. He was a White House attorney in the first Trump administration, managing the response to special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into alleged Russian election… Continue watching