Comey Seeks Dismissal of False Statements Charges Over 2020 Testimony

Former FBI Director James Comey has challenged the criminal case against him, asserting that his 2020 Senate testimony was truthful and that the charges of making false statements lack merit. His legal team argues that the questions posed by Republican Senator Ted Cruz were ambiguous, and thus his answers cannot be deemed false, which is a fundamental requirement for such a charge. The indictment, brought by Lindsey Halligan—appointed by President Trump despite her limited prosecutorial experience—focuses on whether Comey authorized leaks related to investigations into Trump and Hillary Clinton, which Comey denies. Comey has pleaded not guilty and claims he is being unfairly targeted due to President Trump's personal animus. The case is part of a broader pattern of legal actions against Trump's perceived political opponents, including New York Attorney General Letitia James and former National Security Adviser John Bolton. Prosecutors are expected to respond to Comey's legal challenges in upcoming court filings, while disputes also continue over access to privileged communications between Comey and his attorneys.