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DOJ: Comey Violated Policy On His Trump Memos — But Won't Be Prosecuted

An inspector general investigation concluded that former FBI Director James Comey broke rules governing the handling of documents that described his now-famous exchanges with President Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey leaves the Rayburn House Office Building after testifying to the House judiciary and oversight committees on Capitol Hill on Dec. 7, 2018.

Updated at 11 a.m. ET

Former FBI Director James Comey violated official policy in the way he handled his memos describing his exchanges with President Trump, an investigation concluded — but Comey won't be charged.

Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz conducted the investigation into Comey's actions and then referred his results to prosecutors.

"After reviewing the matter, the DOJ declined prosecution," the

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