Prosecutor Steps Off Comey Case As Legal Challenges Mount

A previous case involving allegations that Comey lied to Congress during remote testimony several years ago was dismissed by a federal judge, who ruled that the prosecutor handling the matter had been improperly appointed.

President Trump has repeatedly criticized Comey and celebrated the latest prosecution.

Following the indictment, Trump called the former FBI director “a dirty cop.”

“Comey is a dirty cop. He’s a very dirty cop. He’s a crooked man,” Trump said.

Comey’s legal team has vowed to fight the charges.

His attorney previously announced plans to file a motion arguing that the prosecution constitutes a vindictive effort designed to target a longtime political opponent of the president.

The case has also drawn criticism from legal scholars across the political spectrum.

Some conservative legal experts who frequently support Trump administration policies have questioned the strength of the government’s case.