- James Comey, who led the FBI from 2013 until his dismissal by Donald Trump in 2017.
- The indictment follows Trump’s recent call for Attorney General Pam Bondi to act against Comey and was filed by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed prosecutor with little prosecutorial experience.
- Comey, a long-time critic of Trump, has been a controversial figure since his handling of the Clinton email case.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two counts — one for making false statements and the other for obstruction of justice — according to U.S. media reports.
The charges arrive shortly after President Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against Comey.
The indictment was brought by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed prosecutor newly assigned to the Eastern District of Virginia, despite having no prior prosecutorial experience.
The indictment was filed by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed prosecutor recently assigned to the Eastern District of Virginia despite lacking prior prosecutorial experience.
Comey, who served as FBI director from 2013 until Trump dismissed him in 2017, has long been a central figure in U.S. political controversies. His handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation drew sharp criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, while his role in the early stages of the Trump-Russia probe made him a frequent target of Trump’s attacks.
Since leaving office, Comey has positioned himself as a vocal critic of Trump, writing books and speaking publicly about what he described as threats to democratic institutions. The indictment is expected to further intensify the political clash between Trump and his opponents, reigniting debates over the justice system’s independence.
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