James Comey's Fight Against False Claims: A Legal Battle

James Comey, the former head of the FBI, is in a tough spot. He's facing a criminal case from the Trump administration. They say he lied during a Senate hearing in 2020. But Comey says he told the truth. His lawyers say the questions he was asked were confusing. They argue that Comey couldn't have lied because the questions weren't clear. This isn't the first time Comey has fought back. He's also arguing that the person who brought the charges against him was appointed illegally. He thinks he's being targeted because of personal reasons. The Justice Department hasn't said much about this. They're waiting to respond in court. Comey is accused of saying he didn't give permission for anyone at the FBI to talk to the media about investigations into Trump and Hillary Clinton. But prosecutors say he did give permission to someone. Comey says he didn't know about any of this. He says he didn't know about any leaks until after they happened. The case is complicated. It's about whether Comey lied or not. His lawyers say the questions were about one person, but the charges are about someone else. They say Comey couldn't have known what the questions were really about. Comey isn't the only one in trouble. Other people who have spoken out against Trump are also facing charges. This includes a former national security adviser and a state attorney general. It's all part of a bigger picture. Some people think these charges are about politics, not justice.