Fox News star responds to ex-FBI director’s indictment

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 22: U.S. President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with James Comey (Photo by Andrew Harrer-Pool/Getty Images) (Getty Images)President Trump's Justice Department sought the indictment of James Comey, the ex-FBI director, on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing proceedings. The charges relate to Comey's 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee concerning the FBI's investigation into alleged ties between Trump and Russia. Fox News legal expert Andrew McCarthy expressed doubt about the case's credibility, arguing the indictment is based on the false premise that Comey authorised a leak. McCarthy clarified that ex-FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe informed Comey about a leak to The Wall Street Journal after it occurred, rather than Comey authorising it beforehand. Pundit Howard Kurtz suggested the indictment was orchestrated by President Trump, noting the replacement of a US attorney to ensure the case was brought forward. In fullEven Fox News stars are breaking with Trump over Comey: ‘I don’t think there’s a case’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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