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James Comey Indicted on Obstruction and False-Statement Charges Tied to 2020 Senate Testimony

Prosecutors say the case centers on alleged misstatements about sensitive information connected to his 2020 appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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L'ancien directeur du FBI James Comey lors d'une audience au Capitole, à Washington, le 20 mars 2017
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James Comey, ancien directeur du FBI, dans une capture d’écran alors qu’il prête serment à distance depuis chez lui lors d’une audience du Comité judiciaire du Sénat, le 30 septembre 2020.

Overview

  • Federal prosecutors announced a grand jury indictment Thursday, calling the alleged offenses serious and noting potential exposure of up to five years in prison.
  • The Justice Department says the charges involve obstruction of justice and false statements related to Comey’s oral testimony and the handling of sensitive information.
  • President Trump hailed the indictment on Truth Social and has recently pressed the department to accelerate cases against figures he regards as adversaries.
  • Comey responded that he is not afraid, declared his innocence, and expressed confidence in the federal justice system.
  • The move follows months of pressure and personnel shifts reported inside federal law enforcement, including a prosecutor’s resignation and the installation of Lindsey Halligan to replace him.