FILE PHOTO: James Comey, former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seen in a frame grab from a video feed as he is sworn in remotely from his home during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing exploring the FBI's investigation of the 2016 Trump campaign and Russian election interference in Washington, U.S., September 30, 2020. U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary/Handout via REUTERS//File Photo
An FBI agent was reportedly relieved of duty for refusing to conduct a "perp walk" of former bureau Director James Comey in front of news cameras following the announcement of Comey's indictment last month, according to a report.
Four people briefed on the matter confirmed the dismissal to Reuters on Friday. The agency declined to comment to Reuters, however. The outlet noted that a court summons was issued, rather than an arrest warrant, but that defendants often visit an FBI field office for booking after receiving such a summons.
Comey was charged Sept. 25 with making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation. He has maintained he is "innocent."
