SaralnamaA US grand jury in Virginia indicted former FBI Director James Comey on 2 charges. He is accused of lying to Congress about leaking classified information to the media. Comey denies the charges. His arraignment is set for in Alexandria, Virginia. If found guilty, he could face up to 5 years in prison. The case was recently handed to a new prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan. President Trump has called for investigations into his critics, including Comey. Some Democrats view the charges as an attack on the rule of law. To learn more about the US legal system, visit the Department of Justice website. (Updated 26 Sep 2025, 11:21 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A US grand jury in Virginia indicted former FBI Director James Comey on 2 charges
- He is accused of lying to Congress about leaking classified information to the media
- Comey denies the charges