The Justice Department has presented a motion in response to James Comey’s attempt to have legal charges against him dropped. Comey, the former FBI director, is accused of engaging in a vindictive prosecution.

The Department’s argument centers on a claim that Comey deliberately used social media to threaten the life of President Donald Trump. This alleged action was reportedly aimed at sparking controversy and increasing the sales of Comey’s upcoming novel.

The incident dates back to a social media post by Comey, which the Department argues was strategically posted to gain public attention during the novel’s release period.