Justice Department corrects James Comey testimony

Published June 9, 2017 12:21am ET



The Justice Department said Thursday night that former FBI Director James Comey told the Senate incorrectly that he was “not aware” of any memo or decision outlining Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ recusal from all investigations related to last year’s presidential campaign.

Department spokesman Ian Prior released a statement saying that despite Comey’s testimony, the department sent a memo to Comey on March 2 noting that Sessions had recused himself because of his support for President Trump during the campaign.

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