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Defense Claims DOJ Misconduct in Halligan's Comey Case

11/22/2025

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Defense argues the DOJ's reluctance to confirm a declination memo signals misconduct by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
They say the memo could show Halligan pursued charges against James Comey despite prosecutors advising against it.
They contend that without evidence of a counterintelligence lead, charges are baseless.
The DOJ counters that Halligan's misstatements do not justify dismissing the case.
The case is under review by U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff.

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Defense argues the DOJ's reluctance to confirm a declination memo signals misconduct by interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
They say the memo could show Halligan pursued charges against James Comey despite prosecutors advising against it.
They contend that without evidence of a counterintelligence lead, charges are baseless.
The DOJ counters that Halligan's misstatements do not justify dismissing the case.
The case is under review by U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff.