Former FBI Director Jim Comey asks judge to dismiss criminal case against him
Summary
This episode of Trump's Terms examines former FBI Director Jim Comey's legal bid to dismiss criminal charges alleging he threatened President Trump. NPR's Carrie Johnson details Comey's argument that the prosecution is vindictive, citing evidence that Trump closely monitored the case and that the "8647" Instagram post was protected political speech. The segment also highlights the high legal bar for proving selective prosecution and references a similar wrongful prosecution case in Tennessee.
Topics discussed
State of the World promo and show introduction
Trump's Terms intro and episode overview
News segment: Jim Comey's legal challenge
Background on the '8647' Instagram post case
Evidence of vindictive prosecution and DOJ tactics
Legal hurdles and the Abrego Garcia precedent
DOJ response and internal resistance to the case
Listener support and show outro
TED Radio Hour promo on GLP-1s and addiction
NPR podcast recommendations and NPR+ promotion
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