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It seems like you're looking for the latest news on James Comey, the former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Here are some recent updates:
Latest News:
- On August 27, 2021, James Comey testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he discussed his concerns about the FBI's handling of the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
- In July 2021, Comey published a memoir titled "Saving Justice: Truth, Transparency, and Trust," in which he criticized the Trump administration's handling of the FBI and the Justice Department.
- In June 2021, Comey announced that he would be joining the law firm Hogan Lovells as a senior advisor, where he will focus on national security and cybersecurity issues.
Recent Controversies:
- In 2020, Comey was criticized for his handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server during her tenure as Secretary of State. Comey's decision to recommend against charges against Clinton was seen as a major factor in her loss to Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.
- In 2017, Comey was fired by President Trump, who cited the FBI's handling of the Clinton email investigation as a reason for his dismissal. Comey has since spoken out about his firing, saying that he believes Trump was motivated by a desire to undermine the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Biography:
James Comey was born on December 14, 1960, in Yonkers, New York. He graduated from the College of William & Mary and Harvard Law School, and served as a lawyer in the United States Department of Justice before becoming the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York in 2002. Comey was appointed as the Director of the FBI in 2013, serving in that role until his dismissal in 2017.