{"id":2496414,"date":"2025-10-08T17:24:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T21:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comeys-lawyers-absolutely-seem-to-be-looking-to-throw-out-trial-kaelan-deese\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T17:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T21:25:10","slug":"comeys-lawyers-absolutely-seem-to-be-looking-to-throw-out-trial-kaelan-deese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/comeys-lawyers-absolutely-seem-to-be-looking-to-throw-out-trial-kaelan-deese\/","title":{"rendered":"Comey’s lawyers ‘absolutely’ seem to be looking to throw out trial: Kaelan Deese"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The article discusses the legal situation surrounding<\/a> former FBI Director James Comey, who was indicted on September 25, making him the first former FBI director to face criminal charges<\/a>. He pleaded not guilty to accusations of making false statements<\/a> and obstructing a 2020 congressional proceeding. According to Kaelan Deese, a Justice Department reporter for the Washington Examiner, Comey’s lawyers are expected to challenge the trial, particularly the appointment of U.S. Attorney Lindsey halligan, who recently replaced her predecessor after being appointed following a firing by former President Trump. Deese notes that even though there might potentially be arguments about halligan’s appointment or claims of selective and vindictive prosecution, these grounds are likely to be weak and tough to prove. The trial is tentatively scheduled for January 5, beyond the government’s preferred speedy trial window. There is a small chance a judge might dismiss the case, but Deese believes this would be surprising given the strength of the prosecution’s case. the article also highlights the ongoing tensions between Comey and trump but clarifies that personal disputes are unlikely to result in dismissal of the trial.

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