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. |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about James Comey
28/04/2026
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in federal court over a social media post showing seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors said amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump. The two-count indictment charged him with making a threat to harm the president and transmitting that threat across state lines.
08/10/2025
James Comey pleaded not guilty to federal criminal charges stemming from a September 2025 indictment. The case centered on allegations of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
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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. |
