"They put America through unbelievable, really historic political turmoil, knowing that the entire narrative was completely false," Johnson said.
The alleged leaks fall outside the statute of limitations for prosecution on most legal theories, but the revelations nevertheless come at a sensitive time for Schiff.
The previously classified documents are the focus of the current investigation into weaponization of American intelligence agencies against Donald Trump. Ironically, Democrats and deep-staters caught in the crosshairs are claiming that they are victims of weaponization and revenge.
The "damage to the credibility of the [New York] Times and its peers persists, three years on," investigative reporter Jeff Gerth writes in explosive four-part series.
The grand jury indicted Comey on two charges, including allegations from the Justice Department that he made false statements to Congress when he denied leaking information to the media. He was also charged with obstruction of justice.
News of the investigation emerged on Tuesday but details on the investigation and alleged misconduct were not immediately clear.
Patel is also a former chief of staff to the acting Secretary of Defense in Trump administration