The FBI is reportedly weighing a “showy” arrest of James Comey.
Reuters reported on Friday that an FBI Agent was fired for refusing to arrest and perp stroll James Comey.
Per Reuters: “An FBI agent was relieved of obligation for declining to rearrange a “perp stroll” of the bureau’s former director, James Comey, in entrance of reports media cameras after Comey was federally charged final month, 4 folks briefed on the matter stated on Friday.”
MSNBC additionally confirmed that the FBI fired an agent for refusing to plan Comey’s arrest.
FBI Director Kash Patel blasted MSNBC and defended firing individuals who don’t comply with the chain of command.
BREAKING: MSNBC nonetheless an ass clown manufacturing facility of disinformation. Similar circus animals that slobbered throughout perp walks of Stone, Navarro, Bannon…
MSNBC has no details and no viewers
On this @fbi, comply with the chain of command or get relieved. https://t.co/vl0gPLM6vm
— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) October 4, 2025
Comey might be arraigned on October 9. His case was assigned to US District Decide Michael Nachmanoff, a Biden appointee.
In accordance with CBS Information, the FBI is contemplating arresting James Comey with “giant, beefy” brokers in Kevlar vests earlier than his arraignment.
“The FBI is now actively working to place collectively a staff to arrest Comey between now and his court docket look on Thursday, however different FBI supervisors have additionally refused to cooperate, stated a supply educated in regards to the conversations and a legislation enforcement supply accustomed to the scenario. The expectation is that the FBI will finally discover any person,” CBS Information reported.
Excerpt from CBS Information:
The FBI is contemplating finishing up a “showy” arrest and perp stroll of the company’s now-indicted ex-Director James Comey, and has suspended an agent who refused to take part within the plan, three sources accustomed to the matter advised CBS Information.
However on the identical day as his indictment, FBI management mentioned hauling Comey in as a substitute of ready for the ex-FBI chief to report back to court docket on his personal, a supply educated in regards to the conversations advised CBS Information.
The supply advised CBS Information that management requested for “giant, beefy” brokers to conduct an arrest of Comey “in full package,” together with Kevlar vests and exterior put on emblazoned with the FBI emblem. It was urged {that a} supervisory particular agent within the violent crimes division of the FBI’s Washington Area Workplace would be capable of put collectively the sorts of brokers who match the invoice, the supply stated.
The agent, nonetheless, refused to take part on this plan, believing it might be inappropriate and extremely uncommon for a white-collar defendant like Comey, in accordance with the supply. He was then suspended for insubordination.
Final week former James Comey was indicted on two counts by a grand jury within the Japanese District of Virginia – false statements and obstruction of justice.
Learn the indictment right here:

“Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Legal professional for the Japanese District of Virginia, introduced in the present day {that a} federal grand jury returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey with making a false assertion and obstruction regarding his oral testimony earlier than the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 30, 2020. The costs as alleged on this case signify a breach of the general public belief at a rare degree,” stated U.S. Legal professional Halligan.
“If convicted, Comey faces as much as 5 years in jail. Precise sentences for federal crimes are usually lower than the utmost penalties. A federal district court docket choose will decide any sentence after contemplating the U.S. Sentencing Tips and different statutory components,” the DOJ stated.
Comey lashed out President Trump in a video message posted to social media final week.
“My household and I’ve identified for years that there are prices to standing as much as Donald Trump. However we couldn’t think about ourselves residing every other means,” Comey stated in a video posted to Instagram.
“We won’t dwell on our knees, and also you shouldn’t both,” he stated.
“My coronary heart is damaged for the Division of Justice, however I’ve nice confidence within the federal judicial system and I’m harmless. So let’s have a trial,” Comey added.


















