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Coverage dated September 25, 2025

Comey’s son-in-law quits DOJ after former FBI chief indicted

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Troy A. Edwards, Jr., the son-in-law of James Comey, stepped down as the Justice Department’s (DOJ) senior national security prosecutor Thursday after the former FBI director was indicted by a federal grand jury.

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  1. The Hill

    Comey’s son-in-law quits DOJ after former FBI chief indicted (opens The Hill)

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    Troy A. Edwards, Jr., the son-in-law of James Comey, stepped down as the Justice Department’s (DOJ) senior national security prosecutor Thursday after the former FBI director was indicted by a federal grand jury.

  2. Newsweek

    Comey’s Son-in-Law Quits DOJ After Ex-Director’s Indictment (opens Newsweek)

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    Troy Edwards was present in the courtroom when his father-in-law was indicted.

  3. The Daily Signal

    Comey’s Son-in-Law Resigns From DOJ After His Office Brings Indictment (opens The Daily Signal)

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    James Comey’s son-in-law resigned from the Department of Justice after the former FBI director was indicted.

  4. CNN

    Comey’s son-in-law, a federal prosecutor, resigns after indictment (opens CNN)

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    James Comey’s son-in-law, Troy A. Edwards, Jr., resigned Thursday night from his position as a senior national security prosecutor shortly after the former FBI director was indicted.

  5. Winchester Star

    James Comey (opens Winchester Star)

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    James Comey’s son-in-law resigned as a federal prosecutor minutes after the former FBI director was indicted. Troy Edwards quit his job Thursday “to uphold my oath to the Constitution and

  6. New York Post

    James Comey’s son-in-law resigns from federal prosecutor position just minutes after ex-FBI director’s indictment (opens New York Post)

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    James Comey’s son-in-law abruptly resigned from his gig as a federal prosecutor Thursday — just minutes after the ex-FBI director was indicted by a federal...

  7. The Boston Globe

    James Comey’s son-in-law quits Justice Department after former FBI director’s indictment (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Troy Edwards quit his job “to uphold my oath to the Constitution and the country,” he wrote in a one-sentence resignation letter.

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