Former FBI director James Comey is charged with “serious crimes” linked to the disclosure of sensitive information, the US Department of Justice says.
The indictment handed down by a federal grand jury alleged Comey obstructed a congressional investigation and made a false statement, the department says in a statement.
If convicted, Comey faces up to five years in prison, according to federal prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, who was appointed by US President Donald Trump just days ago.
Trump hails the indictment of Comey, a prominent critic of the US president, proclaiming “JUSTICE IN AMERICA!”
“One of the worst human beings this Country has ever been exposed to is James Comey, the former Corrupt Head of the FBI,” Trump says on his Truth Social platform.
“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.”
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