Reports DOJ Considers Indictment Former FBI Director Comey Amid Political Scrutiny

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two counts, including making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional investigation, according to the Department of Justice. Fox News legal analyst Gregg Jarrett criticized Comey for his conduct, citing allegations of repeated lying to Congress and leaking sensitive information to the media to damage Donald Trump. President Donald Trump, who has long called for charges against Comey, stated he is uncertain whether an indictment will occur but expressed confidence in the professional judgment of Attorney General Pam Bondi and other DOJ officials overseeing the case. Trump described Comey as "a bad person" and "sick," but said he does not plan to intervene in the process. The DOJ's consideration of charges against Comey reportedly relates to his September 2020 testimony to Congress concerning the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. Lindsey Halligan, an attorney who joined Trump's defense team and recently took over the case, is expected to oversee the prosecution, following the resignation of the previous attorney who declined to bring charges.