"The president issued a social media posting in which he seemed to pressure indictments against individuals, including Comey. That was then withdrawn. We also heard reports that prosecutors opposed going to the grand jury, that they didn't feel that there was a case to be made here. And now, of course, we have what appears to be an indictment. It is a seismic event, declared the legal analyst. I mean, you're talking about a former director of the FBI."
"Earlier in the day, Turley's Fox News colleague Andy McCarthy had expressed his hope that Comey would not be indicted. I hope there's not an indictment. I think, you know, the people who've looked at this, Molly, so far, it's not like a bunch of Biden or Hillary Clinton prosecutors have gotten together and sort of whitewashed this thing. Not that I think they have much use for Comey either, but these were people who actually Trump hand selected people who"
"Comey removed FBI documents, including classified information, when he was fired. And the inspector general went after him, but it did not find that he specifically leaked that to The New York Times. But this could be a perjury case as opposed to a leak case."
"Attorney General Pam Bondi tweeted, No one is above the law. Today's indictment reflects this Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case."
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted. The indictment follows a presidential social media post that appeared to pressure indictments against individuals and was subsequently withdrawn. Reports indicated that prosecutors opposed taking the matter to a grand jury, believing there was insufficient evidence. An inspector general's report criticized Comey's conduct, noting removal of FBI documents, including classified information, but did not find proof he leaked those materials to The New York Times. Observers noted the possibility that charges could involve perjury rather than leaking. The Attorney General posted that no one is above the law and emphasized following the facts.
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