The Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to indict former FBI Director James Comey in connection with his 2020 congressional testimony, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.
MSNBC’s Katy Tur broke the story citing “sources familiar” with DOJ operations, while senior investigative correspondent Carol Leonnig elaborated that the indictment is tied to Comey’s alleged false statements under oath regarding the FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation.
“They are arguing that Comey — there is evidence to suggest Comey lied to Congress in his testimony on the Hill in September of 2020,” Leonnig said. She added that the DOJ appears to be racing against the clock, with the five-year statute of limitations on perjury and false statements expiring this month.
The expected indictment relates to Comey’s role in the FBI’s handling of the now-debunked investigation into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 election and any ties to the Trump campaign. Comey, who was fired by President Trump in 2017, has long defended his actions during that time.
Former U.S. Attorney Michael Moore joined CNN to weigh in on the potential indictment, brushing it off as political. “Indictment by a grand jury is sort of the lowest bar that a prosecutor can have,” he said, referencing the old joke that even “a ham sandwich” could be indicted if a prosecutor tried hard enough.
But critics of Comey have pointed to the long-standing accusations that the former FBI director misled both lawmakers and the public — especially regarding the FISA warrants targeting Trump campaign associates.
If charges are filed, Comey would be one of the highest-ranking law enforcement officials in modern history to face criminal prosecution. The move would mark a stunning turn in the years-long battle between Trump allies and the intelligence community officials who led the Russia probe.
The DOJ has not publicly confirmed any indictment yet.
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