Former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of alleged false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding, setting the stage for his court appearance 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 false statements within the jurisdiction of the legislative branch and obstructing a congressional investigation. The indictment alleges he obstructed inquiries into the disclosure of sensitive information and falsely claimed 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 prior leadership for politicizing federal law enforcement during the Trump-Russia probe.
In a video posted to Instagram, Comey denied the allegations, 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 significant failures in the bureau’s oversight during the “Crossfire Hurricane” probe, noting a lack of critical assessment of intelligence tied to the Clinton campaign.
Update: Comey entered a not guilty plea shortly after 10 AM.
