Troy Edwards, son-in-law of former FBI Director James Comey, resigned from his position as a federal prosecutor on Thursday, only hours after Comey was indicted on obstruction of justice and perjury charges.
Edwards served as deputy chief of the National Security Section in the Eastern District of Virginia, where he oversaw significant espionage and intelligence-related cases tied to the Pentagon and CIA headquarters.
His departure was submitted in a brief letter to Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.
In the letter, Edwards wrote that he was leaving his post “to uphold my oath to the Constitution and the country.”
BREAKING: Troy Edwards, James Comey’s son-in-law, steps down from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eastern Virginia immediately following Comey’s indictment. pic.twitter.com/UyRCTZAiuq
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The resignation came as prosecutors advanced their case against Comey, who is accused of making false statements during his September 2020 testimony before Congress.
The indictment alleges that Comey misled lawmakers about FBI-approved leaks to the Wall Street Journal in 2016.
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has previously stated that Comey personally authorized the leaks, contradicting the sworn testimony at the center of the case.
Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, whose office is leading the prosecution, described the indictment as a serious matter for public trust.
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“The charges against James Comey represent a breach of the public trust at an extraordinary level,” Halligan said in a statement.
President Donald Trump also weighed in shortly after news of the indictment broke.
In a post on Truth, he wrote, “JUSTICE IN AMERICA! One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey … Today he was indicted by a Grand Jury on two felony counts for various illegal and unlawful acts.”
Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the department’s commitment to accountability.
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“No one is above the law,” Bondi said in her own statement, adding that the Justice Department would pursue the facts wherever they lead.
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"Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the… pic.twitter.com/sI33aP5Bj0— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 25, 2025
FBI Director Kash Patel issued a statement to bureau employees addressing the case and promising reform.
“The FBI is working to confront the problem head-on,” Patel said.
“For far too long, previous leadership eroded public trust in this institution. Under my direction, this bureau is committed to restoring that trust through accountability and transparency.”
Today, your FBI took another step in its promise of full accountability. For far too long, previous corrupt leadership and their enablers weaponized federal law enforcement, damaging once proud institutions and severely eroding public trust. Every day, we continue the fight to…
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The case against Comey has drawn widespread attention because of its implications for both the Justice Department and the FBI.
The charges, rooted in testimony delivered during heated congressional inquiries into the FBI’s conduct during the 2016 election, place one of the bureau’s most high-profile former leaders at the center of a federal prosecution.
Edwards’ resignation further highlighted the impact of the indictment within the Justice Department.
As Comey’s son-in-law, his role as a prosecutor had attracted interest amid the investigation.
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His decision to step down on the same day the charges were announced underscored the significance of the legal proceedings moving forward.
Court proceedings are expected to begin in the coming weeks as Comey faces two felony counts related to obstruction and perjury.
Prosecutors have not yet indicated when a trial might commence.
For now, the indictment and its fallout continue to ripple through the Justice Department and the FBI.
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Finally! Now we are starting to see some action on the liars and grifters who almost destroyed America!!!
It’s time for the libertardarati to spend years squirming and sweating in court like they made so many innocent people do under Democrat tyranny. They sentenced innocent moms, dads, grandparents, sons and daughters, destroying families and careers in the process. Those who perpetrated these false charges, kangaroo courts, and committed actual crimes against the United States and it’s citizens should face even harsher punishment.
It’s a whole family of government parasites. Nice to see them go.
Does Hillary know that Comey said he will reveal all the information he has about her arms sales in the Middle East, and all the trips she and Bill took to Epstein’s island? Don’t tell her that Comey said he is going to spill the beans about Benghazi?
Great News! Another deep stater bites the dust!
I really don’t care what the crowd has to say after years of Comey and his colleagues doing to many corrupt crap!!! I know that Justice is coming for all of them and it’s coming with Vengence!! Bennon, Clapper and Clinton should be the next indicted hopefully!!!
Is Comey acting so boldly innocent because he feels an ultra-liberal Northern Virginia jury panel will ultimately find him not guilty? I wonder but will soon enough find out if true justice will be done here.
It’s possible he has dirt on really bad actors and will try to weasel out this??? Who knows! Sure hope he reads what he showed!!!!
Hope to see the lying slime ball Comey get the full sentence.