Former FBI Director James Comey Faces Federal Arraignment on Congress Obstruction Charges in Virginia

James Comey, the former FBI director, will be arraigned on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia, on felony charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding related to his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The arraignment date was moved up from Thursday due to security concerns stemming from other large court cases scheduled at the same courthouse. The indictment was sought after President Trump pressured the Department of Justice to pursue charges against Comey, who denies the allegations and plans to fight them in court. The charges stem from Comey's denial of authorizing leaks to the press during his FBI tenure, despite claims by his former deputy Andrew McCabe that Comey was aware of such disclosures. The case is overseen by a Biden-appointed judge, Michael Nachmanoff, and comes amid broader political tensions, including the recent withdrawal of Comey's subpoena related to the Epstein investigation by House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer. This legal action follows previous controversies involving Comey, including criticism over the FBI's handling of the Boston Marathon bombing investigation.