Former FBI Director James Comey to speak at Seattle University

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SEATTLE — Seattle residents are expected to pack a Seattle University ballroom Sunday night to hear former FBI Director James Comey speak as part of his book tour.

The speech is expected to begin at 7 p.m. at the Campion Ballroom, and is co-sponsored by Seattle University's School of Theology and Ministry, School of Law, College of Arts & Sciences and Elliott Bay Book Company. According to the university, the event is sold out. Click here to read more.

Comey's speaking event comes ahead of his visit to the Amazon headquarters on Monday.

KIRO 7's Joanna Small reports that people began lining up outside Campion Hall at 5:30 p.m., a half-hour before doors opened to the public.

Comey's new book "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," covers his 20-year career in American government. He worked as Deputy Attorney General for the Department of Justice prior to serving as FBI director, first under President Obama and then under President Trump until he was fired in May 2017.

Those who attend the event will receive a copy of Comey's new book.

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