Troy Edwards, who is married to the daughter of James Comey, has stepped down from his role as a federal prosecutor.
This decision came on Thursday, shortly after Comey faced charges of obstruction of justice and perjury. Edwards held the position of deputy chief within the National Security Section of the Eastern District of Virginia, a unit tasked with handling significant espionage and intelligence cases linked to the Pentagon and CIA.
In his brief resignation letter addressed to Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, Edwards expressed his commitment to "uphold my oath to the Constitution and the country."
As reported by The Post Millennial, Halligan, whose office is leading the prosecution against Comey, remarked that the charges signify "a breach of the public trust at an extraordinary level." The indictment against Comey is rooted in his 2020 congressional testimony, where prosecutors claim he misled lawmakers regarding FBI leaks to the Wall Street Journal in 2016.
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has contradicted Comey's sworn statements by asserting that Comey sanctioned the leaks.
President Trump responded to the indictment with a post on X, stating, JUSTICE IN AMERICA! One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey Today he was indicted by a Grand Jury on two felony counts for various illegal and unlawful acts.
FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized the bureau's commitment to addressing the issue directly, while Attorney General Pam Bondi affirmed, No one is above the law.
The unfolding events surrounding Comey's indictment raise questions about accountability and integrity within the highest echelons of government. As the legal proceedings continue, the public remains keenly interested in the outcomes and implications for those involved.
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