Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted, Declares ‘I Am Not Afraid’
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on federal charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. In an Instagram video, Comey publicly declared he is ‘not afraid’ of President Trump’s Justice Department, despite the indictment. He has categorically denied the allegations, asserting his innocence and expressing confidence in the federal judicial system. The case, which was brought by a grand jury, centers on Comey’s testimony during a congressional inquiry about his role in the original Trump–Russia investigation. The indictment alleges that Comey made false statements during his testimony, including falsely claiming he did not authorize someone at the FBI to be an anonymous source. His attorney, Patrick J. T. Fitzgerald, has stated that Comey denies the charges and is prepared to fight them in court. The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and is set for arraignment on October 9 before District Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff, a judge appointed by former President Joe Biden.
In addition to the indictment, FBI Director Kash Patel defended the bureau’s work in the case by praising the career agents and analysts who led the investigation. He dismissed claims of politicization as ‘wildly false accusations’ and said critics were repeating the same ‘bankrupt’ narratives tied to the Russia investigation. ‘It’s hypocrisy on steroids. Their baseless objections tell us now, more than ever, that we are precisely over the target and will remain on mission until completion,’ Patel said.
President Trump has publicly criticized Comey, calling him a ‘dirty cop’ and accusing him of lying. ‘Whether you like Corrupt James Comey or not, and I can’t imagine too many people liking him, HE LIED!’ Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. ‘It is not a complex lie, it’s a very simple, but IMPORTANT one. There is no way he can explain his way out of it.’
The indictment marks a significant legal turn for Comey, who once led the bureau through the Hillary Clinton email controversy and the Russia investigation. The case is being handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, with the five-year statute of limitations having passed on Tuesday. Fox News Digital also reported that former CIA Director John Brennan is under criminal investigation related to the Trump–Russia probe.