US charges James Comey; judge voids daughter's firing

· Politics · United States

The US Justice Department accused former FBI Director James Comey of illegally directing the sharing of secret national defense information about 10 years ago, according to a court filing unsealed Monday, the third set of charges brought against him under President Donald Trump. Separately, a judge ruled the department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, as an assistant US attorney in Manhattan, and ordered her retroactively reinstated. Maurene Comey had sued, alleging she was fired because of her father's criticism of Trump.

Why it matters：The cases test whether US prosecutors and courts can stay independent amid political pressure.

Key points

  • James Comey faces his third set of charges.
  • A judge ordered Maurene Comey retroactively reinstated.
  • Maurene Comey alleged she was fired over her father's criticism of Trump.

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