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Comey seeks to have indictment dismissed over DOJ’s handling of case

Comey seeks to have indictment dismissed over DOJ’s handling of case

Summary

The Senate sent a bill to the White House that asks the Justice Department to make the Epstein files public, following President Trump's recent change of position on the matter. At the same time, the DOJ is under more pressure about how it managed the case involving former FBI Director James Comey.

Key Facts

  • The Senate approved a bill about releasing the Epstein files and sent it to the White House.
  • President Trump had previously opposed this bill but recently changed his position.
  • The bill requires the Justice Department to make files related to Jeffrey Epstein available.
  • The DOJ is criticized for how it managed the case against former FBI Director James Comey.
  • The discussion about these issues was with Geoff Bennett and Josh Gerstein on Politico.

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