FBI Director Kash Patel has declassified documents that reportedly link former FBI Chief James Comey to false statements made before Congress, as reported by independent journalist Catherine Herridge.
It appears that an indictment against Comey had been prepared, but was delayed by former U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert. This issue was resolved when Lindsey Halligan, currently serving as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, effectively removed the blocks.
The declassified investigations, codenamed Arctic Haze, suggest that Comey allegedly orchestrated a calculated leak campaign to influence the Russia-collusion narrative and justify his disputed leadership. In 2017, Comey, under oath, denied leaking or authorizing media leaks during questioning by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa.
However, in 2020, under questioning from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Comey was asked about the veracity of his 2017 testimony in light of statements from former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe. McCabe claimed that he leaked information to the Wall Street Journal and that Comey was aware of and authorized this action. Comey maintained that his original testimony was accurate.
The significance becomes clear when we consider that Herridge reported the false-statements charge is considered the “low-hanging fruit” of the FBI’s investigations. Arctic Haze also revealed that Comey allegedly authorized media leaks through Daniel Richman, a Columbia Law School professor and special government employee.
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According to reliable sources, Richman met with federal prosecutors in Virginia’s Eastern District on Tuesday regarding Comey’s 2020 testimony before Congress. This raises important questions about the veracity of Comey’s statements and his role in the controversial leaks. As always, we will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
