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Court Filing Alleges Secret Service Illegally Monitored James Comey
Just the facts
The court document, submitted in relation to a criminal threat case, claims the Secret Service engaged in illegal surveillance of Comey. The allegations raise concerns regarding the boundaries of federal protective details and surveillance authority. Defense attorneys argue that the monitoring occurred without proper legal authorization or warrants. Federal authorities and the Secret Service have not yet released an official response to the specific allegations outlined in the filing.
Why this is news
A new court filing in a threat case involving Donald Trump alleges that the United States Secret Service conducted unauthorized surveillance of former FBI Director James Comey.
Developments timeline
- A new court filing alleges that former President Donald Trump demanded details of Secret Service agents' interviews regarding James Comey.
Sources
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