FBI "Burn Bags" Lawsuit: Judicial Watch Demands Hidden Comey-Era Records

Judicial Watch Lawsuit Against DOJ

• ⚖️ Judicial Watch has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice to obtain records from the James Comey era.
• 🎯 The lawsuit targets the FBI's alleged withholding of documents referenced by former Deputy Director Dan Bongino and Cash Patel.
• 🏛️ Legally, the FBI is part of the Justice Department, meaning lawsuits for FBI records must be filed against the Department of Justice.

Discovery of "Hidden" FBI Documents

• 🔍 Bongino and Patel revealed the discovery of documents in "burn bags" within a secret room at the FBI, reportedly containing key information.
• 💡 These documents are believed to relate to "lawfare," abuses of power, and coverups involving the Clintons and the Russia Gate investigation.
• 📅 A specific electronic communication from July 21, 2025, detailed records found, including those related to the Mar-a-Lago search, the January 6th capital breach, and the Crossfire Hurricane investigation.

Comey-Era Records and Intelligence

• 📄 Among the discovered records was a counterintelligence operational lead referred to James Comey, dated September 7, 2016, believed to be missing for years.
• 👤 Comey had previously testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee that he was unfamiliar with this document and its related intelligence.
• 🧠 The intelligence suggests that the Russians believed Hillary Clinton fabricated the Russia Gate allegations to protect herself and avoid jail.

FBI's Lack of Transparency and Legal Action

• 🚫 Judicial Watch filed its FOIA request on June 2nd, referencing Bongino's statements, but has received no substantive response from the FBI.
• ⏳ The lawsuit highlights the FBI's alleged failure to provide documents they themselves stated were evidence of corruption.
• 📢 Judicial Watch emphasizes the need for full transparency and accountability, urging President Trump to demand the release of all possible information.
• 📉 The video criticizes both the Trump and Biden administrations for a lack of transparency under FOIA, stating it's as bad as it's ever been.