- Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing justice, potentially facing up to five years in prison if convicted.
- The indictment stems from Comey’s 2020 Senate testimony, where he allegedly misled Congress by claiming he had not authorized an anonymous source to speak to the media regarding an FBI investigation.
- U.S. President Donald Trump praised the indictment on social media, calling it “justice in America.”
- The charges come amid Trump’s long-standing feud with Comey over the FBI’s investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election, including scrutiny of Trump’s campaign. Trump fired Comey in 2017, repeatedly calling the probe a “hoax” and targeting Comey publicly.
- Comey maintains his innocence, emphasizing confidence in the judicial system. He called standing up to Trump a moral duty despite personal costs.
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted
