US Edition'I Am Innocent': Former FBI Director Indicted on Federal Charges in Virginia
A Virginia grand jury indicted James Comey on obstruction and false statement charges with just 14 of 23 jurors agreeing to indict, signaling challenges ahead.
- On Thursday, a federal grand jury in Virginia indicted former FBI Director James Comey on counts of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
- Following Senate Judiciary Committee testimony on September 30, 2020, federal prosecutors say the indictment stems from allegations that former FBI Director James Comey misled the Senate when he doubled down on denials.
- Of 23 jurors, only 14 voted to indict, barely clearing the twelve needed to proceed, and MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin noted about 60% supported indictment.
- Attorney General Pamela Bondi said minutes after the indictment that no one is above the law, while Former FBI Director James Comey posted on Instagram asserting his innocence and confidence in the federal judiciary.
- Legal experts and scholars warn the case is unlikely to reach trial, as reporting and grand jury transcripts indicate the prosecution appears weaker and could harm the Justice Department's credibility.
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Former FBI Director Comey indicted; Trump predicts others will face criminal charges
Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case filed days after President Donald Trump appeared to urge his attorney general to prosecute him and other perceived political enemies.
Following the indictment of former FBI director Comey, US President Trump expects further proceedings against critics.
The James ‘Cardinal’ Comey I knew at the FBI fully deserves whatever comeuppance is in store
FBI Director James Comey's indictment by a federal grand jury on charges of making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding befits this pious, sanctimonious, self-righteousness ex-director.
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