Troy Edwards, son-in-law of former FBI Director James Comey, resigned from his position as a federal prosecutor on Thursday, only hours after Comey was indicted on obstruction of justice and perjury charges.

Edwards served as deputy chief of the National Security Section in the Eastern District of Virginia, where he oversaw significant espionage and intelligence-related cases tied to the Pentagon and CIA headquarters.

His departure was submitted in a brief letter to Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan.

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In the letter, Edwards wrote that he was leaving his post “to uphold my oath to the Constitution and the country.”

BREAKING: Troy Edwards, James Comey’s son-in-law, steps down from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Eastern Virginia immediately following Comey’s indictment. pic.twitter.com/UyRCTZAiuq

— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) September 26, 2025

The resignation came as prosecutors advanced their case against Comey, who is accused of making false statements during his September 2020 testimony before Congress.

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The indictment alleges that Comey misled lawmakers about FBI-approved leaks to the Wall Street Journal in 2016.

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe has previously stated that Comey personally authorized the leaks, contradicting the sworn testimony at the center of the case.

Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, whose office is leading the prosecution, described the indictment as a serious matter for public trust.

“The charges against James Comey represent a breach of the public trust at an extraordinary level,” Halligan said in a statement.

President Donald Trump also weighed in shortly after news of the indictment broke.

In a post on Truth, he wrote, “JUSTICE IN AMERICA! One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey … Today he was indicted by a Grand Jury on two felony counts for various illegal and unlawful acts.”

Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized the department’s commitment to accountability.

“No one is above the law,” Bondi said in her own statement, adding that the Justice Department would pursue the facts wherever they lead.

BREAKING: After James Comey was indicted, AG Pam Bondi declares, “No one is above the law.”

“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… pic.twitter.com/sI33aP5Bj0

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 25, 2025

FBI Director Kash Patel issued a statement to bureau employees addressing the case and promising reform.

“The FBI is working to confront the problem head-on,” Patel said.

“For far too long, previous leadership eroded public trust in this institution. Under my direction, this bureau is committed to restoring that trust through accountability and transparency.”

Today, your FBI took another step in its promise of full accountability. For far too long, previous corrupt leadership and their enablers weaponized federal law enforcement, damaging once proud institutions and severely eroding public trust. Every day, we continue the fight to…

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 25, 2025

The case against Comey has drawn widespread attention because of its implications for both the Justice Department and the FBI.

The charges, rooted in testimony delivered during heated congressional inquiries into the FBI’s conduct during the 2016 election, place one of the bureau’s most high-profile former leaders at the center of a federal prosecution.

Edwards’ resignation further highlighted the impact of the indictment within the Justice Department.

As Comey’s son-in-law, his role as a prosecutor had attracted interest amid the investigation.

His decision to step down on the same day the charges were announced underscored the significance of the legal proceedings moving forward.

Court proceedings are expected to begin in the coming weeks as Comey faces two felony counts related to obstruction and perjury.

Prosecutors have not yet indicated when a trial might commence.

For now, the indictment and its fallout continue to ripple through the Justice Department and the FBI.

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