US EditionEx-FBI Director James Comey charged with making false statement, obstruction, AP source says
James Comey faces charges of lying to Congress and obstruction of justice, marking the first prosecution of a former senior official tied to Trump’s Russia investigation grievances.
- James Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstruction of justice on September 25, 2025, according to the Department of Justice.
- President Donald Trump pressured Attorney General Pam Bondi to pursue charges against Comey shortly before the indictment was issued, as reported by ABC News and Axios.
- Comey is accused of lying during his Senate testimony in 2020 about unauthorized disclosures related to the Russia investigation, according to court documents.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that the indictment reflects the commitment to hold accountable those who misuse power, according to her post on X.
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Former FBI director and Donald Trump critic James Comey is facing criminal charges. He allegedly made false statements in 2020 about his role in the congressional investigation into possible attempts to influence the 2016 presidential election. That investigation focused on possible ties between then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and Russia. He is also charged with obstruction of justice. If found guilty, Comey could face up to five years …
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