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Sen. Murkowski: Justice Department's Independence Threatened by Comey Indictment
10/1/2025
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Story summary
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) warned the Justice Department's independence is at risk amid political pressure over James Comey's 2020 Senate-testimony indictment.
- Comey was indicted on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his 2020 Senate testimony.
- Trump has long sought charges against Comey and labeled probe a witch hunt, following pressure on the attorney general to act.
