James Comey seeks to have indictment tossed in new filings
James Comey seeks to have indictment tossed in new filings
Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey filed a slate of motions seeking to have the two-count federal indictment against him dismissed before a potential trial date early next year. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article is mostly accurate, reporting on James Comey's attempt to have an indictment dismissed. There's a slight bias due to the focus on Trump's potential animus as a driving factor, though this is supported by some sources. The core claim about the motions being filed is well-supported.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Attorneys for James Comey filed motions to dismiss a two-count federal indictment.
- Verification Source #1: Confirms that Comey's attorneys filed motions to have the indictment tossed.
- Verification Source #3: Confirms lawyers for Comey ask judge to dismiss charges.
- Verification Source #5: Confirms attorneys for former FBI director James Comey file motions, seeking to have the indictment tossed.
- Assessment: Supported
- Claim: The motions seek to have the indictment dismissed before a potential trial date early next year.
- Verification Source #1: Implies a potential trial by mentioning the motions are filed seeking to have the indictment tossed.
- Assessment: Mostly Supported. The 'early next year' part is unverified but plausible given the context.
- Claim: Comey argues the charges were driven by Trump's "personal animus".
- Verification Source #5: Confirms Comey seeks to have indictment tossed, arguing charges were driven by Trump's 'personal animus'.
- Assessment: Supported
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- Source 1: "Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey filed a slate of motions Monday, seeking ... Trump's foe, New York Attorney General Letitia James"
- Source 5: "Comey seeks to have indictment tossed, arguing charges were driven by Trump's 'personal animus."