In a dramatic turn of events, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia on two serious charges: making false statements and obstructing justice.
This indictment unfolds just days after President Donald Trump publicly urged his Justice Department to take decisive actionâspecifically targeting Comey and other perceived political adversaries. ABC News has provided detailed coverage of this developing story, noting that prosecutors had initially sought three counts against Comey, ultimately securing two here.
For those seeking the text of the indictment, it is available here.
“No one is above the law,” stated Attorney General Pamela Bondi via Twitter on September 25, 2025. “Today’s indictment reflects this Department of Justiceâs commitment to holding those who abuse their positions of authority accountable for misleading the American public. We will unflinchingly pursue the facts in this matter.”
The Justice Department released a statement on Comey’s indictment, attributed to U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan: “A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey with making a false statement and obstructing justice concerning his oral testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on September 30, 2020. The alleged breaches in this case represent a severe violation of public trust.” Halligan emphasized the importance of accountability in maintaining the balance of power within our democratic system.
If found guilty, Comey faces a maximum sentence of five years in prisonâthough actual sentences for federal crimes often tend to be less severe. A federal district court judge will ultimately determine the sentence, considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines along with other legal factors.
Comeyâs Senate testimony on September 30, 2020, is now under intense scrutiny. A notable claim made was that he had never authorized anyone within the FBI to act as an “anonymous source” regarding the Trump-Russia investigation. This assertion has since been challenged, leading critics to speculate that it may be the crux of the reason for his indictment.
WATCH: This LIE James Comey told to Congress on September 30, 2020 is likely the reason Comey was indicted today
Comey claimed he had never authorized anyone within the FBI to act as an âanonymous sourceâ in the Trump-Russia probe, a assertion that Kash Patel has contested vigorously. pic.twitter.com/2Y3tMmk5f8
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) September 25, 2025
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