James Comey’s defense seeks dismissal after grand jury never saw final indictment
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James Comey’s defense seeks dismissal after prosecutors say the grand jury never saw the final indictment, which could let charges expire.
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The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has hit another hurdle. The Justice Department acknowledged in court Wednesday a possible lapse in how the case was presented to a grand jury. The revelation that the full grand jury didn't review a copy of the final indictment came during a hearing where Comey’s lawyers asked a judge to throw out the case on grounds the government is being vindictive. Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of making a false statement and obstructing Congress. President Donald Trump's Justice Department says Comey was indicted because he broke the law, not because Trump ordered it.