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Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution

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Comey, who was previously appointed as the FBI director, has been accused of sharing sensitive national security information with the media in the lead-up to the 2016 election. The case has sparked debate over the role of the FBI and the power of the executive branch.

Key points

  • Comey, who was previously appointed as the FBI director, has been accused of sharing sens…: Comey, who was previously appointed as the FBI director, has been accused of sharing sensitive national security information with the media in the lead-up to the 2016 election.
  • The case has sparked debate over the role of the FBI and the power of the executive branc…: The case has sparked debate over the role of the FBI and the power of the executive branch.

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Ex-FBI chief Comey defiant in the face of third prosecution

President Trump’s Justice Department is trying to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for a third time in two years. He is accused of sharing sensitive national security information in the lead-up to the 2016 election. Comey has denied the charges and defended himself in a video on Instagram.

Published On 27 Oct 2026

Original source: www.aljazeera.com

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