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Justice Department Subpoenas Daniel Richman in Memo Leak Probe

9/1/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Justice Department’s federal grand jury subpoenaed Daniel Richman in the memo-leak investigation.
Richman told a New York Times reporter the memo’s contents were unclassified.
The probe examines former FBI Director James Comey’s memos about meetings with President Donald Trump, previously investigated without charges.
Comey faces charges for a social-media post showing the “8647” Trump removal code.
Fox News reported the subpoena; CNN has sought Richman’s comment.

History

Historical Context

In July 2003 journalist Robert Novak disclosed CIA officer Valerie Plame, prompting the Justice Department to open a criminal probe that Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald led. The investigation produced a five-count indictment against Vice President Dick Cheney’s chief of staff Scooter Libby in October 2005, leading to his conviction. Today, the DOJ’s subpoena of Daniel Richman echoes that precedent.

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Story summary

The Justice Department’s federal grand jury subpoenaed Daniel Richman in the memo-leak investigation.
Richman told a New York Times reporter the memo’s contents were unclassified.
The probe examines former FBI Director James Comey’s memos about meetings with President Donald Trump, previously investigated without charges.
Comey faces charges for a social-media post showing the “8647” Trump removal code.
Fox News reported the subpoena; CNN has sought Richman’s comment.

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