Analysis of the James Comey Criminal Case: Motion to Dismiss and Government Response

FBI Director James Comey, who was fired for his handling of the FBI’s investigation into Trump, may now become the test case for whether a President can use prosecutorial power against political enemies – the very thing Comey warned about when Trump first took office. Comey argues vindictive and selective prosecution. This is an analysis of Comey’s motion to dismiss and to government’s motion in opposition.