DOJ and Comey's lawyers to face off today over latest attempt to charge him

Former FBI Director James Comey will be back in a federal courtroom on Friday, as his legal team prepares to argue in favor of dismissing the Justice Department's latest attempt to bring criminal charges against the Trump foe for allegedly leaking classified information.

Prosecutors are seeking to charge Comey for a third time, alleging he violated the Espionage Act by transmitting national defense information to someone not legally allowed to receive it in connection with a 2016 New York Times article.

Comey's legal team said in a statement after the filings were unsealed Monday that Comey "steadfastly maintains his innocence."