Court Filing Identifies Daniel Richman as 'Person 3' in Comey Indictment

A recent court filing has identified Daniel Richman, a Columbia University law professor and former federal prosecutor, as 'Person 3' in the indictment against former FBI Director James Comey. The Department of Justice charged Comey with making false statements to Congress, alleging he authorized Richman to serve as an anonymous source in news reports concerning the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton.

Richman, a longtime friend of Comey, previously served as a special government employee at the FBI during Comey's tenure. The indictment accuses Comey of falsely testifying during a 2020 Senate hearing that he never permitted anyone at the FBI to act as an anonymous source regarding the Clinton investigation.

In a motion filed to dismiss the charges, Comey's attorneys argue that the indictment misrepresents the context of his testimony, noting that the questioning by Senator Ted Cruz specifically pertained to former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe, not Richman. They contend that the charges are a result of a vindictive prosecution influenced by President Trump's personal animus toward Comey.

The Justice Department has not charged Richman with any wrongdoing. The specific information he is alleged to have leaked remains unclear. The case continues to unfold as both sides present their arguments.