Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements and obstruction related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020. These charges stem from allegations that he provided false information about whether he authorized someone at the FBI to act as an anonymous source in news reports. If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison. However, commentators and some legal experts suggest that a conviction is unlikely, viewing the case as politically motivated and lacking strong evidence. Comey's arraignment is scheduled for October 9, 2025, and he has proclaimed his innocence and expressed confidence in the federal judicial system, calling for a trial.
