On Wednesday, legal analyst Greg Jarrett, speaking on “Hannity,” suggested that former FBI Director James Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan could face prosecution in Washington, D.C.
According to reports from Fox News Digital on Tuesday, both Comey and Brennan are under criminal investigation over potential fraudulent actions related to the controversial Steele documents. During a discussion about this investigation, guest host Kellyanne Conway inquired about the legal procedures the FBI undertook and whether the evidence available might support a prosecution.
“We need to go to trial in Washington, DC and see charges filed,” Jarrett commented. “Pursuing lawsuits against Democrats and liberals in DC feels like a particularly tough challenge. Regarding Comey, they’re looking at issues around government fraud, conspiracy, and the denial of rights under the law.”
These Steele documents were central to the FBI’s investigations during President Donald Trump’s first term, which probed alleged collusion with Russia surrounding his election. This inquiry has gained attention following a declassification by current CIA Director John Ratcliffe related to a review of the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) and highlighted some missteps involving Brennan.
The ICA indicated that Brennan played a crucial role in integrating the Steele documents, ultimately leading to what was described as a “procedural anomaly” that may have allowed civil servants to bypass standard protocols.
Reports indicate that an email from December 2016 warned Brennan that using certain documents in the ICA could compromise the overall reliability of the assessment.
New revelations are now casting doubt on Brennan’s congressional testimony in 2023. Concerns around his potential political bias against Trump surfaced when he facilitated the use of these documents. In 2018, Army Brigadier General Anthony Tata accused Brennan of attempting to “overthrow” Trump, following an incident where Brennan expressed rebellious sentiments at a press conference with the president.
Comey’s actions are also under scrutiny due to accusations of political bias during his leadership at the FBI. He had admitted to Congress in 2018 that he hadn’t verified information before using it to secure a FISA warrant linked to Trump’s campaign advisor Carter Page. Comey, at the time, argued that Republicans had supported the documents and labeled them as being politically motivated.
However, by 2020, he expressed ignorance to the Senate Judiciary Committee, recognizing the serious questions regarding the documents’ reliability and claiming his staff failed to inform him of particular issues.
In May, Comey reportedly spoke with the US Secret Service after he shared a photo on Instagram showing “86 47,” mentioning he discovered an interesting shell formation on a beach walk.
“A statute of limitations often halts or discloses when innocent evidence is purposely concealed or hidden,” Jarrett remarked. “So, I don’t believe this law poses any issues here.”
D.C. courts have faced criticism over perceived political bias for years. This includes notable events like Trump dropping charges related to political maneuvering after winning the 2024 election, following a 2023 lawsuit filed against him over election interference by former special advisor Jack Smith.
