Ex-FBI director claims he is victim of selective prosecution and charges were filed by unlawfully appointed attorneyFormer <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/fbi">FBI</a> director <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/james-comey">James Comey</a> has formally asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing he was the victim of a selective prosecution and that the US attorney who filed the charges was unlawfully appointed.“The record as it currently exists shows a clear causal link between President Trump’s animus and the prosecution of Mr Comey,” Comey’s lawyers wrote in their request to dismiss the case, calling a 20 September <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/115239044548033727">Truth Social post</a> in which he disparaged Comey and called for his prosecution <a href="https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.vaed.582136/gov.uscourts.vaed.582136.59.0.pdf">“smoking gun evidence”</a>. They continued: “President Trump’s repeated public statements and action leave no doubt as to the government’s genuine animus toward Mr Comey.” <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/20/james-comey-charge-dismissal-request">Continue reading...</a>

يطلب المدير السابق لمكتب التحقيقات الفيدرالي، جيمس كومي، إسقاط التهم الجنائية الموجهة إليه، مدعيًا أنه ضحية لملاحقة انتقائية. ويؤكد أن المدعي العام الأمريكي الذي قدم هذه التهم تم تعيينه بشكل غير قانوني. هذه القضية مهمة لأنها تثير تساؤلات حول نزاهة العملية القانونية وإمكانية إساءة استخدام السلطة في قرارات الملاحقة.

El exdirector del FBI, James Comey, está pidiendo que se desestimen los cargos criminales en su contra, alegando que es víctima de una persecución selectiva. Argumenta que el fiscal de EE. UU. que presentó los cargos fue nombrado ilegalmente. Este caso es significativo ya que plantea preguntas sobre la integridad del proceso legal y el posible abuso de poder en las decisiones de enjuiciamiento.

L'ancien directeur du FBI, James Comey, demande l'annulation des charges criminelles portées contre lui, affirmant qu'il est victime d'une poursuite sélective. Il soutient que l'avocat américain qui a déposé ces charges a été nommé illégalement. Cette affaire est importante car elle soulève des questions sur l'intégrité du processus judiciaire et le potentiel abus de pouvoir dans les décisions de poursuite.

Former FBI director James Comey is seeking to have criminal charges against him dismissed, claiming he is a victim of selective prosecution. He argues that the US attorney responsible for filing these charges was unlawfully appointed. This case is significant as it raises questions about the integrity of the legal process and the potential misuse of power in prosecutorial decisions.

Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal charges claiming selective prosecution

A federal judge is expected to consider whether to set aside a Trump administration order pausing the construction of a major offshore project for New York

يطلب مطور مزرعة رياح بحرية كبيرة في نيويورك تدخل قاضٍ فدرالي لإلغاء أمر إدارة ترامب الذي أوقف بناء المشروع. يأتي هذا التحدي القانوني في الوقت الذي يستعد فيه القاضي لمراجعة تداعيات الأمر، الذي أثار مخاوف بشأن مستقبل مبادرات الطاقة المتجددة في المنطقة.

El desarrollador de un importante parque eólico en alta mar en Nueva York está solicitando la intervención de un juez federal para anular una orden de la administración Trump que ha pausado la construcción del proyecto. Este desafío legal se produce mientras el juez se prepara para revisar las implicaciones de la orden, que ha suscitado preocupaciones sobre el futuro de las iniciativas de energía renovable en la región.

Le développeur d'un important parc éolien offshore à New York demande l'intervention d'un juge fédéral pour annuler un ordre de l'administration Trump qui a suspendu la construction du projet. Ce défi juridique survient alors que le juge se prépare à examiner les implications de cet ordre, qui soulève des inquiétudes quant à l'avenir des initiatives d'énergie renouvelable dans la région.

The developer of a major offshore wind farm in New York is seeking a federal judge's intervention to overturn a Trump administration order that has paused construction on the project. This legal challenge comes as the judge prepares to review the implications of the order, which has raised concerns about the future of renewable energy initiatives in the region.

Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal charges claiming selective prosecution

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