Former FBI director James Comey had a friend pass information to the media in order to pressure the Trump Administration into appointing a special counsel to lead the Russia investigation.
Speaking before the Senate Intelligence committee Thursday, Mr Comey said he took the action after President Trump threatened to release taped recordings of their conversations.
Mr Comey said he wasn't bothered by the idea of recordings being released, but he was worried President Trump was trying to influence the course of the investigation.
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