The FBI is reportedly planning a highly publicized arrest and perp walk for former director James Comey, according to multiple sources. Comey, who was indicted last week on charges of perjury and obstruction related to congressional testimony in 2020, faces an October 9 court appearance. The plan involves deploying “large, beefy” agents clad in full tactical gear to escort him, a move described as unconventional for a white-collar defendant.
A senior FBI agent was suspended for refusing to participate in the scheme, citing concerns over its appropriateness. While some supervisors have resisted the idea, others are actively assembling a team to execute the arrest before Comey’s arraignment. The decision has sparked internal division within the bureau, with no clear indication of involvement from current leadership.
Comey’s indictment followed a series of political maneuvers, including the dismissal of a U.S. Attorney who declined to prosecute Trump allies, later replaced by an official who pursued the case. Legal experts have questioned the procedural validity of the charges, though the matter remains under scrutiny.