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ALERT: James Comey files 51-page motion seeking to dismiss his criminal case, arguing "government’s animus toward Mr. Comey led directly to this vindictive and selective prosecution"

Here it is: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…

From defense argument:

"Trump has installed his former personal lawyers and advisors as high-level officials in DOJ, including as Atty General, Deputy Atty General & FBI Director. He has then publicly and repeatedly urged those officials to investigate and prosecute his longtime perceived political enemies"

From page 11 of James Comey's defense filing, arguing "vindictive prosecution"

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(MORE) James Comey's filing seeking dismissal also argues "Trump also posted a word of thanks to those in DOJ who had effectuated his wishes: “I’d like to thank Kash Patel, and the outstanding members of the FBI, for their brilliant work on the recent Indictment of the Worst FBI Director in the History of our Country, James ‘Dirty Cop’ Comey"

James Comey (more) seeking dismissal of case: "The President harbors genuine animus toward Mr. Comey, including because of Mr. Comey’s protected speech"

"Trump has resorted to personal attacks and calls to retaliate against Mr. Comey through punishment and imprisonment"

Comey's motion (MORE):

"Trump has publicly called Mr Comey 'a corrupt piece of garbage,' 'a disgraced liar & leaker,' a 'weasel,' 'a weak & untruthful slime ball,' and 'very sick or very dumb.' Those statements reveal a deep personal animus toward a perceived political enemy"

In asking for his case to be dismissed, Comey argues, "Trump ordered the Dept of Justice to prosecute Mr Comey because of personal spite & because Mr Comey has frequently criticized the President for his conduct in office. When no career prosecutor would carry out those orders, the President publicly forced the interim U.S. Attorney to resign"

Justice Dept declines to comment on Comey’s motions