Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two felony counts — obstruction of justice and making a false statement — in connection with the disclosure of sensitive information.
A federal grand jury returned the indictment, which alleges that Comey obstructed a congressional investigation into the disclosure of sensitive information, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1505. It also charges that Comey falsely told investigators he had not authorized anyone at the FBI to serve as an anonymous source, a statement prosecutors say was untrue and violated 18 U.S.C. § 1001.
The action comes just days after President Trump publicly called on his Justice Department to act “now” to prosecute Comey and other deep state actors.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi said the charges underscore the department’s commitment to accountability. “No one is above the law,” Bondi said. “Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people. We will follow the facts in this case.”
FBI Director Kash Patel praised the move as a step toward restoring trust in federal law enforcement. “For far too long, previous corrupt leadership and their enablers weaponized federal law enforcement, damaging once proud institutions and severely eroding public trust,” Patel said. “Nowhere was this politicization of law enforcement more blatant than during the Russiagate hoax, a disgraceful chapter in history we continue to investigate and expose. Everyone, especially those in positions of power, will be held to account — no matter their perch. No one is above the law.”
