DOJ, Comey's lawyers face off in court over latest attempt to charge him

What happened: Former FBI Director James Comey returns to federal court Friday as his lawyers argue to dismiss the Justice Department's third attempt to charge him under the Espionage Act over an alleged 2016 leak of classified information. Key numbers: Alleged disclosure dated Oct. 5, 2016. Why it matters: Comey's team says the case is time barred and politically motivated, while DOJ says the limitations period has not expired. A North Carolina judge has not ruled on motions to toss the separate threats case.

Former FBI Director James Comey returns to federal court Friday as his lawyers argue to dismiss the Justice Department's third attempt to charge him under the Espionage Act over an alleged 2016 leak of classified information.

Comey's team says the case is time barred and politically motivated, while DOJ says the limitations period has not expired. A North Carolina judge has not ruled on motions to toss the separate threats case.