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Two-Count Comey Indictment Triggers Fierce Fight Over DOJ’s Independence

Arraignment before Judge Michael Nachmanoff is set for Oct. 9 on charges tied to his 2020 Senate testimony.

Former FBI director James Comey speaks during a U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, June 8, 2017, in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)
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The indictment of former FBI director James Comey is photographed Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Overview

  • James Comey was indicted by a Virginia federal grand jury on one count of making a false statement and one count of obstruction related to his September 2020 Senate Judiciary testimony.
  • The two-page charging document alleges Comey denied authorizing anyone to serve as an anonymous media source, a claim legal experts say will hinge on precise wording and evidence at trial.
  • Comey pleaded not guilty and will appear for arraignment in Alexandria, Virginia, on Oct. 9, with U.S. District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff presiding.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi lauded the case as proof that “no one is above the law,” as President Trump publicly celebrated the indictment and signaled others could follow.
  • Reports say career prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia warned the case lacked probable cause before Trump ally Lindsey Halligan took over and brought it to a grand jury, fueling analyst concerns about a thin case and potential vindictive or selective-prosecution claims.