James Comey’s lawyers face an uphill battle to prove selective or vindictive prosecution in his high-profile case
- Written by Peter A. Joy, Professor of law, Washington University in St. Louis
Patrice Failor, wife of former FBI Director James Comey, departs the courthouse following Comey's arraignment hearing in Alexandria, Va., on Oct. 8, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynold/AFP via Getty ImagesSoon after President Donald Trump demanded in a social media post that the Department of Justice prosecute his perceived enemy, former FBI director...


