James Comey: Former FBI Director indicted by federal grand jury

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James Comey responds to indictment: 'I'm innocent'

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"I do not see a scenario where Donald Trump spends one minute in jail."

"I would be surprised if we see a sentence of incarceration... [Trump] has no criminal record, it's a nonviolent crime."

"[T]here's no guarantees [Judge Merchan will not sentence Trump]."

"He could go to jail."

"I believe, if convicted, a sentence of incarceration is warranted and justified."

The judges "would likely sentence him to a term of incarceration."

"[I]t is substantially likely Judge Merchan will sentence Trump to jail or prison time."

"I think he almost definitely will receive a prison sentence... I could see Judge Merchan sentencing him to 24 months in jail."

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Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding related to his September 30, 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.</span

The New York Times

United States Department of Justice

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding related to his September 30, 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

The indictment alleges Comey falsely denied authorizing FBI personnel to serve as anonymous sources in news reports regarding investigations, with prosecutors claiming he had in fact authorized such disclosures to media outlets.</span

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FOX News

The indictment alleges Comey falsely denied authorizing FBI personnel to serve as anonymous sources in news reports regarding investigations, with prosecutors claiming he had in fact authorized such disclosures to media outlets.

Career prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia initially found insufficient evidence to support charges against Comey but were overruled by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who personally presented the case to the grand jury.</span

Daily Wire

Career prosecutors in the Eastern District of Virginia initially found insufficient evidence to support charges against Comey but were overruled by Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee who personally presented the case to the grand jury.

Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the indictment reflects the Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable, while Comey declared his innocence and expressed confidence in the judicial system.</span

Daily Caller

Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the indictment reflects the Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable, while Comey declared his innocence and expressed confidence in the judicial system.

President Trump celebrated the indictment on Truth Social, calling Comey one of the worst human beings the country has been exposed to, while Democratic lawmakers condemned the charges as politically motivated abuse of power.</span

National Review

New York Post

President Trump celebrated the indictment on Truth Social, calling Comey one of the worst human beings the country has been exposed to, while Democratic lawmakers condemned the charges as politically motivated abuse of power.

The charges were filed just days before the five-year statute of limitations was set to expire on Tuesday, with Comey facing up to five years in prison if convicted on both counts of the indictment.</span

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The Hill

The charges were filed just days before the five-year statute of limitations was set to expire on Tuesday, with Comey facing up to five years in prison if convicted on both counts of the indictment.

Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Federal Charges

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Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Federal Charges

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