"Troy A. Edwards Jr., a national security prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia, stepped down Thursday night with a brief note to his boss. To uphold my oath to the Constitution and country, I hereby resign as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia in the Department of Justice effective immediately, Edwards wrote in the letter, posted to X."
"At the courthouse Thursday, CNN reported that Edwards was spotted meeting privately with the judge as reporters waited on the indictment. Hours later, Comey posted a defiant video to Instagram in which he declared : Let's have a trial. And keep the faith. He added: My heart is broken for the Department of Justice but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system and I'm innocent."
Troy A. Edwards Jr., a national security prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia and James Comey's son-in-law, resigned abruptly with a brief letter saying he would uphold his oath to the Constitution and country. The resignation occurred the same day a grand jury indicted Comey on charges of false statements and obstruction; Comey faces up to five years in prison if convicted. CNN reported Edwards was seen meeting privately with the judge at the courthouse as reporters waited on the indictment. Comey posted a video declaring "Let's have a trial" and saying he is innocent. Comey's daughter, Maurene, was fired and has sued the Department of Justice alleging retaliation tied to the family name.
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