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VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-27

“Mr. Comey directed staff to speak to [the New York Times reporter] about specific accuracy concerns related to the Reuters article, and thereby illegally transferred classified information.”

prosecutors · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-27

Prosecutors alleged Comey directed FBI staff to speak to a New York Times reporter about accuracy concerns, thereby illegally transferring classified information.

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