Comey's son-in-law resigns from Justice Department following former FBI director's indictment

Edwards, who was the deputy chief of the National Security Section in Virginia’s Eastern District, said he was resigning to "uphold my oath to the Constitution and the country."

By Misty Severi

Published: September 25, 2025 8:42pm

Former FBI Director James Comey's son-in-law, Troy Edwards, on Thursday night resigned his post in the Justice Department shortly after Comey was indicted by a Virginia grand jury.

Comey was indicted over allegations by the Justice Department that he made false statements to Congress when he denied leaking information to the media and for an alleged obstruction of justice.

Edwards, who was the deputy chief of the National Security Section in Virginia’s Eastern District, said he was resigning to "uphold my oath to the Constitution and the country," according to the Associated Press.

The resignation was effective immediately.

"No one is above the law," Attorney General Pam Bondi said on social media, immediately following the indictment. "Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case."

You can read the indictment here.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.