Comey requests dismissal of indictment, cites confusing senator questions

Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to have federal charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation dismissed, claiming that the questions posed by Senator Ted Cruz were “confusing” and “ambiguous.” His legal team argues that his testimony was “literally true” and that the government is selectively prosecuting him based on unclear statements from a lengthy Senate hearing. Comey maintains his innocence and has challenged the indictment’s validity, asserting a lack of clarity in the questions asked. The charges stem from Comey’s testimony regarding whether he authorized leaks related to investigations of President Trump and Hillary Clinton.

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