Comey's Fate Decided After Indictment Related to Trump
The legal proceedings were nearly overshadowed by a reported standoff within the FBI’s Washington Field Office. According to sources cited by CBS News, senior FBI leadership discussed a "showy" arrest of Comey, involving "large, beefy" agents in full tactical gear—including Kevlar vests—to carry out a theatrical "perp walk."
The Insubordination: At least one supervisory special agent was suspended for insubordination after refusing to carry out the tactical arrest, calling it "inappropriate and highly unusual" for a white-collar defendant who had already agreed to appear voluntarily.
Blanche’s Dismissal: Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed the rumors of a theatrical arrest as "just noise," emphasizing that the DOJ expects defendants to follow standard protocol and appear as directed.
The Summons: Comey was issued a summons on Sept. 25 and appeared in court voluntarily on Oct. 9, bypassing the high-profile arrest sought by some bureau leaders.
The Bondi-Halligan Surge
The indictment of James Comey is seen as a major victory for Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has prioritized holding "Deep State" actors accountable for past abuses of power. The case took a decisive turn following turmoil in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The Leadership Shift: Lead prosecutor Erik Siebert resigned just two weeks before the indictment. He was swiftly replaced by Lindsey Halligan, President Trump’s former personal attorney.
The Grand Jury: Within one week of her appointment, Halligan successfully petitioned a grand jury to indict Comey, overriding internal memos from some staff members who argued against the charges.
Purging the Bureau: The prosecution follows the firing of two senior prosecutors in the Eastern District, signaling a thorough house-cleaning by the Trump administration to ensure the "Rule of Law" is enforced without internal interference.
A Legacy of Deception Under Review
The charges allege that Comey’s 2020 testimony was a calculated attempt to obstruct a congressional proceeding. Specifically, prosecutors claim he falsely denied authorizing subordinates to serve as anonymous sources for media reports—a practice that critics say "sullied" the reputation of the FBI and weaponized the bureau for political gain.
“Mr. Comey has been directed to appear, and I expect that he will,” Deputy AG Todd Blanche stated. “We are moving forward with a decisive mission to restore trust and accountability.”
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