The Comey Connection
Yesterday, reports surged online that James Comey himself was facing imminent arrest over his role in the “Russia collusion” debacle—an effort many describe as an attempted coup against the Trump Administration. Later in the day, however, a memo reportedly circulated inside the Eastern District of Virginia explaining why charges should not be filed.
ABC News, citing two sources, reported that EDVA prosecutors told newly sworn U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan that there wasn’t enough evidence to indict Comey. DOJ policy requires prosecutors to move forward only if conviction beyond a reasonable doubt is more likely than not.
The unanswered question: was Troy Edwards—James Comey’s son-in-law—part of the prosecutorial brain trust that drafted or endorsed that memo?
What’s Next
The EDVA remains under scrutiny. Calls are mounting for Attorney General Bondi and U.S. Attorney Halligan to confirm whether Edwards has touched Comey-related files. Congressional oversight may not be far behind. At minimum, the DOJ faces growing demands to explain why a prosecutor so closely related to a potential target remains in any position touching politically sensitive cases.
The American people deserve transparency. If a Comey insider helped shape the decision not to prosecute James Comey, the Department risks shredding what remains of public trust.
