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The goal of these safeguards, Lin observed, is to protect grant recipients from “‘vindictive’ or ‘punitive’” actions by the government.

“The defense argues that, if there was ever a case with a whole series of boxes you’d check off for selective or vindictive prosecution, this would be it,” said Paul Grimm, a retired federal judge.

Last week, James requested the case be dismissed on the basis of vindictive prosecution.

James' attorneys also are filing a motion to dismiss the case on the grounds that it is "vindictive".

There are two things working in Bolton’s favor: First, he has the makings of a solid motion to dismiss for selective and vindictive prosecution.