VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“vindictive and selective prosecution”
Comey's lawyers · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-19
Comey's lawyers used this phrase in arguing the case should be dismissed as vindictive and selective prosecution.
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