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PEN America Criticizes Use of Comey's Novel in Legal Case Against Him

PEN America has condemned federal prosecutors for using James Comey's novel 'FDR Drive' in their case against him, alleging he threatened Donald Trump. Comey denies the charges, asserting that his social media post was protected speech. His lawyers argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and not based on a good faith application of the law.

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PEN America has condemned federal prosecutors for using James Comey's novel 'FDR Drive' in their case against him, alleging he threatened Donald Trump. Comey denies the charges, asserting that his social media post was protected speech. His lawyers argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and not based on a good faith application of the law.

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Free speech group calls foul play at prosecutors using Comey novel in case against him

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PEN America Criticizes Use of Comey's Novel in Legal Case Against Him