Overview
- The two-count indictment centers on Comey’s September 2020 Senate testimony about whether he authorized disclosures of sensitive information to the press.
- Comey posted a video asserting innocence and expressing confidence in the federal judiciary, saying he is not afraid.
- President Trump hailed the indictment on Truth, while Attorney General Pam Bondi said the move reflects a commitment to hold powerful officials accountable.
- The charging document was brief and signed only by prosecutor Lindsay Halligan, a recent appointee and former Trump lawyer who replaced Virginia prosecutor Erik Siebert.
- An initial hearing is scheduled for October 9 in Alexandria, Virginia, and if convicted on the federal charges Comey could face up to five years in prison.