Quick Info
| Profession | Lawyer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/12/1960 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
Latest News about James Comey
29/07/2026
Comey's lawyers argued in July 2026 that the government distorted key details in the seashells case. They claimed investigators and prosecutors mischaracterized evidence and that the prosecution was being driven by political motives.
29/04/2026
James Comey was indicted again in April 2026 over a social media post involving seashells arranged to read "86 47." Prosecutors alleged the post amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump, and Comey later said he remained innocent.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | James Brien Comey Jr. |
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| Nickname | Jim |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 8" |
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| Weight | 110 kg |
| Eye Color | Moss Green |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Northern Highlands Regional High School, Allendale, Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
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| College/University | College of William & Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, United States; University of Chicago Law School, Chicago, Illinois, USA |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
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| Religion | Roman Catholicism (later joined United Methodist Church) |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Hobbies | Reading, Traveling |
Relationships & More
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
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| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Patrice Failor (1987-present) |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Not Known |
Family
| Father | James Brien Comey (real estate professional) |
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| Mother | Joan (Herald) Comey (Computer Consultant) |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in Yonkers, New York and raised in Allendale, New Jersey. | |
| 2. Proud of Irish heritage. | |
| 3. Experienced a home invasion incident in 1977. | |
| 4. Worked on significant cases such as the Whitewater investigation and Khobar Towers bombing. | |
| 5. Held positions as Acting Attorney General and FBI Director. | |
| 6. Managed controversial investigations related to Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. | |
| 7. Is a strong advocate for ethical and legal standards in government service. | |
| 8. Fired as FBI Director by President Donald Trump on 09/05/2017, less than four years into his ten-year term. | |
| 9. Worked on significant cases including the Khobar Towers bombing (1996), Martha Stewart insider trading case, and Adelphia Communications fraud prosecution. | |
| 10. As Deputy Attorney General, thwarted efforts by George W. Bush administration officials to obtain legal clearance for an aggressive domestic eavesdropping program in 2004. | |
| 11. Created a specialized unit dedicated to prosecuting international drug cartels while serving as U.S. Attorney. | |
| 12. Ran a successful program to reduce the homicide rate in Richmond, Virginia while in the U.S. Attorney's office there. | |
| 13. Published best-selling book 'A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership' in 2018, adapted into a 2020 television limited series. | |
| 14. Published second best-selling book 'Saving Justice: Truth, Transparency, and Trust' in 2021. |