Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two felony charges. Making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

The case centers on his September 30, 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Prosecutors allege Comey lied when he said he had never authorized anyone at the FBI to act as an anonymous source in media reports about investigations into Hillary Clinton or the Trump campaign. This contradicts claims by former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who said Comey approved such a leak. The obstruction charge stems from allegedly giving false and misleading testimony to influence the committee’s inquiry.

If convicted, Comey faces up to five years in prison. He denies all allegations, calling the case politically motivated and stating, “I’m innocent, so let’s have a trial.” Legal experts note that prior inspector general reports largely supported Comey’s version of events, making the case controversial and likely to spark a major political and legal battle.