FBI/JAMES COMEY/NOMINATIONS: “Christopher Wray has spent the past 12 years building up one of the most successful white-collar defense groups in America. Now, that work could limit his oversight of some major investigations if he is confirmed as director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
While Mr. Wray’s confirmation process is expected to focus on the abrupt firing of the last FBI director, James Comey, lawmakers are also likely to raise questions about Mr. Wray’s high-profile defense work.
‘A thorough hearing process considering any nominee’s background will look into potential conflicts of interest,’ said Sen. Chris Coons, a Delaware Democrat who is on the Judiciary Committee, which will consider Mr. Wray’s nomination.
The White House hasn’t formally sent Mr. Wray’s nomination to the Senate, and no hearings have been scheduled…
Under ethics rules, Mr. Wray would automatically be barred from having any involvement in matters he handled personally, and Justice Department officials also are generally blocked for two years from investigations into people or companies represented by their former law firms.”
-Aruna Viswanatha, “FBI Director Nominee’s Client List Could Hinder Oversight of Investigations,” The Wall Street Journal online, June 26, 2017 11:03am