Former FBI Director Comey indicted on charges of making a false statement, obstruction

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with making a false statement and obstruction in a criminal case.

Prosecutors have been evaluating whether Comey lied to lawmakers during his Sept. 30, 2020, testimony related to the investigation into ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign.

Trump says ‘JUSTICE IN AMERICA!’ after Comey indictment

Trump posted the comment on Truth Social moments after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.

“One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey, the former Corrupt Head of the FBI,” Trump said. “He has been so bad for our Country, for so long, and is now at the beginning of being held responsible for his crimes against our Nation.”

Accusations against Comey are related to his 2020 testimony to Congress

The two count indictment against Comey includes charges that Comey obstructed a congressional investigation and that he made a false statement to Congress.

Prosecutors accuse him of having lied to a Senate committee during testimony on Sept. 30, 2020, when he said he never authorized anyone to serve as an anonymous source to a reporter about an investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election. President Trump has called that probe a “hoax” and a “witch hunt.”

The criminal case against Comey does not concern the substance of the Russia investigation.

What has Trump said about Comey?

Earlier in the day, Trump was asked about a possible federal indictment of the former FBI director and he said he had “no idea what’s going to happen.”

Over the weekend, he posted on his social network Truth Social a message to Bondi in which he demanded action on investigations related to public officials including Comey, Sen. Adam Schiff and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Trump dislikes Comey because of his investigation into Russian ties to Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and believes he has broken the law.

The White House press secretary had explained that Trump was merely trying to demand accountability.

Attorney general says ‘no one is above the law’ after former FBI Director James Comey is indicted

Attorney General Pam Bondi made the comment on social media moments after Comey was indicted on charges of making a false statement and obstruction.

“Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justice’s commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people,” Bondi said on X. “We will follow the facts in this case.”

Bondi did not add any more details.

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