Ex-FBI Director James Comey Seeks Dismissal of Lying to Congress Indictment

Former FBI Director James Comey has filed multiple motions to dismiss federal charges accusing him of lying to Congress, arguing that the questions posed by Sen. Ted Cruz during his 2020 testimony were "fundamentally ambiguous" and that his answers were literally true. His legal team contends that Cruz's complex and lengthy questioning cannot serve as a valid basis for the indictment, as Comey’s responses were truthful regardless of the questions' ambiguity. The indictment charges Comey with making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding, but his attorneys describe the prosecution as politically motivated and retaliatory, linked to President Donald Trump's animus against Comey. The motions also challenge the legitimacy of the prosecuting attorney's appointment and highlight the government's alleged selective and vindictive prosecution. Comey maintains that the government is improperly trying to convict him based on isolated excerpts from extensive testimony without clear evidence of falsehood. If convicted, Comey faces up to five years in prison, but he has pleaded not guilty and is seeking dismissal of the case on legal and procedural grounds.