A federal grand jury in the US state of Virginia has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two charges related to his testimony to Congress.
Mr Comey, who has long drawn US President Donald Trump's criticism, is accused of lying to Congress during his September 2020 testimony over whether he authorised the leak of classified information to the media.
Responding to the indictment, Mr Comey declared himself innocent and said he had 'great confidence in the federal judicial system'.
The indictment comes just days after Trump urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate his political adversaries more aggressively.
The probe is led by Lindsey Halligan, the US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, who took on her role earlier this week. Comey's arraignment is set for October 9, 2025. The indictment includes charges of making false statements and obstructing justice, specific to his communications with the Senate Judiciary Committee about information related to an FBI investigation.
If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison. He previously stated that standing up to Trump has its costs but emphasized his innocence and desire for a trial.
This case is the highest-profile indictment related to Trump's tenure, with significant implications for both Comey and the current political landscape.
