SHOCKWAVE in DC: Former FBI Chief James Comey Criminally Charged in Trump Administration Justice Push
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Allendale NJ, in a dramatic escalation of the current administration’s push for legal accountability against its critics,Allendale’s favorite son former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on criminal charges of false statements and obstruction.
The indictment, announced Thursday, signals a major move by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to pursue prominent figures who have been targets of the President’s vocal criticism since his first term in 2017.
Attorney General Pam Bondi Confirms DOJ Action
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the indictment in a post on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the DOJ’s commitment to accountability:
“No one is above the law. Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case.”
The indictment comes after the President had publicly chided his own Attorney General on social media for not moving fast enough to bring charges against his antagonists, demanding, “JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED, NOW.”
The Focus: 2020 Senate Testimony and Russia Probe
The case against Comey, a favorite son of Allendale, NJ, stems from his actions and testimony regarding the FBI’s investigation into connections between Russian interference and the 2016 Trump campaign.
Specifically, the DOJ has been scrutinizing Comey’s 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Republicans at the time were critical of the Russia investigation, and Comey denied that he had authorized the disclosure of sensitive information to the news media.
The current administration’s pursuit of Comey marks the most prominent deployment of law enforcement against a critic since the President promised retribution during his successful 2024 election campaign.
Internal DOJ Resistance and Shakeups
The effort to indict the former FBI chief was reportedly met with resistance and “wariness” within the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, the office handling the case.
The district’s top federal prosecutor, Erik Siebert, resigned just last week after drawing the President’s displeasure for expressing doubts about the strength of the case. Furthermore, the office’s No. 2 official, Mary “Maggie” Cleary, has also reportedly voiced concerns.
This internal turmoil highlights the political intensity surrounding the prosecution of such a high-profile former official.
The Acrimonious History Between Trump and Comey
The indictment is the latest chapter in an acrimonious relationship that began early in the President’s first term:
- 2017 Firing: The President fired Comey as FBI Director shortly after Comey publicly confirmed that the administration was under investigation over ties to Russia.
- Public Critic: Following his firing, Comey became one of the President’s most prominent critics, famously calling him “morally unfit” for office.
- Mueller Probe: Comey’s firing led to the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller, whose subsequent report detailed numerous Russian contacts but did not establish a criminal conspiracy.
While an internal DOJ watchdog report in 2019 previously criticized Comey for leaking memos of his interactions with the President to The New York Times, the DOJ at the time declined to bring criminal charges. This new indictment signals a major shift in the department’s approach.
The case against James Comey will now proceed, further fueling the national debate over political targeting and the independence of law enforcement.
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