Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges

September 26, 2025

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice related to his 2020 Senate committee testimony. The charges specifically concern whether Comey authorized leaking classified information to the media about an FBI investigation believed to involve Hillary Clinton. The indictment comes shortly after President Trump publicly called for investigations into his political adversaries, raising concerns about the independence of the Department of Justice.

Who is affected

James Comey (former FBI Director)
The US Department of Justice
President Donald Trump
The American public/voters
Democratic politicians who have condemned the charges
Maurene Comey (James Comey's daughter who was recently fired from her position as federal prosecutor)

What action is being taken

A federal grand jury has formally charged James Comey with two offenses
The case is being led by Lindsey Halligan, the newly appointed US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
Comey's arraignment has been set for October 9 in Alexandria, Virginia
Democrats are condemning the charges as "a disgraceful attack on the rule of law"
The Department of Justice is pursuing prosecution despite concerns about political influence

Why it matters

The case represents potential political interference in the justice system, with Trump publicly pressuring for investigations into his critics
The indictment comes days after Trump called for more aggressive investigations of his political adversaries
It raises concerns about the traditional firewall between the White House and the Department of Justice having "collapsed"
The case is considered the highest-profile indictment of a public figure during Trump's second term
If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison

What's next

Comey may have his first court appearance on Friday
His formal arraignment is scheduled for October 9 in Alexandria, Virginia
The trial will proceed through the federal judicial system

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