James Comey May Face Charges Soon
Reports suggest that former FBI director James Comey could soon be facing legal charges. This comes as Lindsay Harrigan, a White House aide and Trump’s former personal lawyer, was appointed on Monday to oversee the U.S. attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Virginia, where the investigation is ongoing. Interestingly, Eric Siebert, who has connections to Comey, resigned after Trump called for his removal.
Some accusations against Comey include allegedly lying to Congress during his testimony on September 30, 2020. However, the complete details around this have yet to be fully revealed. Sources cited by MSNBC indicate prosecutors are nearing a decision on possible perjury charges about his statements regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Harrigan is reportedly planning to request an indictment for Comey in the upcoming days. As it turns out, the statute of limitations on perjury related to his congressional testimony will run out next week on September 30th.
The White House has pointed inquiries to the Department of Justice and has opted not to comment. Similarly, the U.S. attorney’s office in the Eastern District of Virginia did not respond to requests for feedback, while attempts to contact Siebert and Comey were unsuccessful.
There are indications that Siebert’s departure was connected to the inability to charge Comey in the investigation led by New York Attorney General Letitia James regarding a civil fraud case against Trump that emerged in 2022.
Siobhan’s office has faced hurdles in the Comey investigation, particularly surrounding questions of whether he leaked information to the media following subpoenas sent to Comey’s friend, Daniel C. Richman. Reports suggest that Richman’s testimony didn’t bolster the argument that Comey lied under oath.
While Siebert navigates this potentially explosive case, it’s worth noting that members of his family have a close connection to Comey. For instance, Siebert’s father, Richard Cullen, is the godfather of one of Comey’s daughters, having worked alongside him at a law firm in the past.
Back in 2013, a commentary from the Richmond Times suggested Comey was a strong manager when he took the role with the FBI. Interestingly, former Vice President Mike Pence even hired Cullen to help with inquiries related to the Mueller investigation.
In a recent post, Trump criticized Attorney General Pam Bondy for not making sufficient progress in the investigation, expressing frustration with the ongoing situation surrounding Comey.
Democrats, including Virginia Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, have condemned Trump’s decision to remove Siebert, stating that the Eastern District of Virginia is crucial for national security cases and that the focus should be on justice, not personal vendettas.
