James Comey is a renowned American lawyer and a former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). He was appointed to the position in 2013 and served until 2017. Prior to that, he was the United States Deputy Attorney General from 2003 to 2005. Comey is also known for his role in the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server during her tenure as United States Secretary of State.
Early Life of James Comey
James Comey was born on December 14, 1960 in Yonkers, New York. He was raised in Allendale, New Jersey, where he attended Northern Highlands Regional High School. He then graduated from the College of William & Mary in 1982 with a degree in Chemistry and Religion. He also earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Chicago Law School in 1985.
After graduating from law school, Comey joined the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York in 1987. He then served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 1996 to 2001.
Professional Career of James Comey
In 2003, Comey was appointed United States Deputy Attorney General by President George W. Bush. He was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Department of Justice. During his tenure, he played an important role in the investigation of the Valerie Plame Wilson leak scandal.
In August 2005, Comey left the Department of Justice to become General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Lockheed Martin. He then served as General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Bridgewater Associates, a global investment management firm, from 2010 to 2013.
In 2013, President Barack Obama appointed Comey as the seventh Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During his tenure, Comey was responsible for overseeing the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server during her tenure as United States Secretary of State. He also oversaw the investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
James Comey is a renowned American lawyer and former Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. He has served in various roles throughout his career, including United States Deputy Attorney General and General Counsel of Lockheed Martin. He is most well-known for his role in the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server during her tenure as United States Secretary of State.
