The Department of Justice has announced a change in the prosecution team for the case involving former FBI director James Comey. According to a court filing, Matthew Petracca has been replaced by Timothy Severo, an assistant U.S. attorney from the Eastern District of North Carolina. The filing did not provide a reason for the change.
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Lead Prosecutor Replaced in Case Against James Comey
The Department of Justice has filed a notice indicating that Matthew Petracca has been replaced by Timothy Severo as the lead prosecutor in the case against former FBI director James Comey. The court filing did not specify the reason for this change.
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