DOJ Decision Imminent: Statute of Limitations Nears for Potential James Comey Charges
DOJ Decision Imminent: Statute of Limitations Nears for Potential James Comey Charges
The Justice Department is reportedly in the final stages of deciding whether to charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress, as a critical five-year statute of limitations is set to expire early next week. The deliberations revolve around Comey’s September 30, 2020 testimony concerning the authorization of an information leak.
Sources within the DOJ and individuals familiar with the matter indicate that internal discussions are ongoing, with a decision expected in the coming days. The potential charges stem from Comey’s response to Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, where he affirmed previous 2017 testimony denying he authorized the leak.
This intensified scrutiny follows recent public pressure from former President Donald Trump, who, just days ago, urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against Comey and other political adversaries. Trump’s social media posts and subsequent remarks to reporters emphasized the need for immediate justice, linking it to his own past impeachments and indictments.
The internal debate at the DOJ also comes amidst recent personnel changes, including the departure of Erik S. Siebert as acting U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia, where the Comey case deliberations are active. Siebert, who reportedly resigned over a lack of evidence for an indictment, was replaced by Lindsey Halligan, one of Trump’s former personal lawyers. The Justice Department had acknowledged an investigation into Comey in July, though details were withheld.
Trump has been a vocal critic of Comey since the former FBI director initiated the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, ultimately leading to Comey’s firing in May 2017 and the subsequent appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
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