Letter from Dr. Myria Petrou to James Comey on Paul Cronin and Russia-Gate – Summary
Context and Purpose
In January 2021, Dr. Myria Petrou sent a letter to James Comey to report serious concerns regarding Paul Cronin and his statements about a scheme to influence the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. In the letter, she described how Cronin claimed involvement in a plan orchestrated by Russia, referenced numerous individuals and institutions including the University of Michigan and her family, and implicated Mr. Comey in his narrative.
Impact and Concerns
The letter also detailed the harmful impact these statements and leaks had on her family, including civil rights violations, breaches of personal data, and interference with employment, despite having no involvement in any criminal activity. She raised concerns that Cronin may have used a federal badge to intimidate and manipulate others, and noted that his actions included slander against Mr. Comey.
Request and Lack of Response
Dr. Petrou wrote to alert Mr. Comey to these false and harmful claims and to request guidance and protection, particularly as her husband, Dr. Bradley Foerster, is a federal employee. Importantly, no reply was ever received from Mr. Comey, leaving these concerns unaddressed.
Significance
This correspondence is a critical piece of the broader narrative documenting Cronin’s false statements, Russia-Gate, and their serious consequences for individuals and institutions in Ann Arbor and beyond.
2021 letter from Dr. Myria Petrou to James Comey regarding Paul Cronin and Russia-Gate, documenting civil rights violations and interference with employment.
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Brad Foerster, MD PhD
Brad Foerster is a FOIA advocate documenting requests, transparency disputes, and accountability investigations involving public agencies, universities, police oversight, and Russia-Gate related inquiries. His work compiles original documents, timelines, and analysis of public records and institutional responses. Brad is also a board-certified radiologist, author of Town & Gown, and has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles. Brad lives in Potomac, Maryland with his family and is active in the Montgomery County Medical Society and the Takoma Park U.S. & World History Book Club.