Comey's lawyers argue to dismiss third criminal case in federal court
Former FBI Director James Comey's attorneys appeared before a federal judge on Friday seeking dismissal of the Trump administration's third criminal prosecution against him, which involves allegations of disclosing national defense information. The case marks the third federal prosecution brought against Comey within 13 months.
Left outlets emphasize this is the third case against Comey and note the matter was twice previously investigated with no action taken, framing it as part of a pattern of repeated prosecutions.
Center coverage presents the case factually as lawyers fighting for dismissal of the Justice Department's latest criminal case against the former FBI director.
Right outlets focus on the judge's questioning of whether the dismissal effort could become futile, presenting a more skeptical view of the defense arguments.