The lawyers said the public exposure of the unusual Justice Department internal fight had violated Adams's constitutional rights and interfered with his ability to receive a fair trial.
They said the leaks also violated statutory and court rules, including the Justice Department's longstanding policies designed to prevent prosecutorial misconduct.
A request for comment was made to the Justice Department in Washington. Bove and two Justice Department lawyers are currently trying to get a Manhattan judge to dismiss the charges.
The judge, who has canceled an April trial, has appointed outside counsel to advise him as he decides what to do over the next few weeks.