Federal Prosecutors May Seek to Remove James Comey's Defense Attorney Over Conflict of Interest
Prosecutors may remove James Comey's defense attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, citing conflict of interest from his alleged role in Comey's 2017 media disclosures.

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DOJ seeks removal of Comey's defense lawyer, citing conflict of interest
Overview
Federal prosecutors are considering seeking the removal of James Comey's lead defense attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, in an ongoing Virginia case.
The potential removal stems from Fitzgerald's alleged involvement in Comey's 2017 disclosures to the media and a perceived conflict of interest.
A 2019 Justice Department Inspector General report criticized Comey for sharing information about his interactions with Trump, which was later classified, with his lawyers.
Fitzgerald reportedly acted as a middleman for Comey to brief media on Trump's loyalty demands before Comey's 2017 firing from the FBI.
Comey was indicted in September for making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding related to FBI media leaks.
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