Jack Smith’s former right-hand man joins Comey’s defense team

Published October 17, 2025 10:03pm ET



A lead member of former special counsel Jack Smith’s legal team is joining forces with former FBI Director James Comey, who faces charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. 

Michael Dreeben will now beef up the legal team defending Comey, according to Politico.

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