The Justice Department has issued a subpoena to former FBI Director James Comey regarding his involvement in the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment (ICA) on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Investigations into 2017 Intelligence Assessment
The subpoena represents a new development in the broader inquiry previously reported by Fox News Digital, which included a criminal investigation into Comey and former CIA Director John Brennan. The probe is examining potential misconduct related to the creation of the 2017 ICA and whether false statements were made to Congress during the process.
The original 2017 ICA concluded that Russia sought to influence the 2016 election, but a subsequent review identified procedural irregularities and a rushed process in producing the assessment.
Escalation Following Dropped Cases
This move by the DOJ follows recent judicial decisions that resulted in dropped cases against Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Sources indicate the subpoena marks an escalation in DOJ scrutiny despite those setbacks.
The subpoena was first reported by Axios. The investigation into the 2017 ICA remains ongoing, with authorities continuing to review evidence tied to Comey’s role.
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