Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on False Statements, Obstruction Charges in Virginia

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on two charges related to allegedly lying to Congress during his September 2020 testimony about authorizing the leak of classified information. The indictment, brought by Lindsey Halligan, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, accuses Comey of making false statements and obstruction of justice. Comey has denied the charges in a video statement and through his lawyer, Patrick Fitzgerald, asserting his innocence and expressing confidence in the judicial system. The arraignment is scheduled for October 9 in Alexandria, Virginia. US Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the indictment demonstrates the Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who misuse power accountable. If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison, marking the first time a former FBI director has been indicted for a crime.