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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Larry Neumeister

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds

Justice Department Maurene Comey - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

The U.S. Justice Department is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that fired former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it, saying she didn’t properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing.

The argument was in court papers filed Monday prior to a Thursday hearing in Manhattan federal court.

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