James Comey
Former FBI Director Indicted by Feds
Published
Donald Trump got what he wanted … one of his archenemies, former FBI Director James Comey, is now under federal indictment.
Comey was indicted on 2 counts — making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice.
Trump has been on the warpath to criminally charge Comey, and the clock was ticking. A decision had to be made by Tuesday or else the statute of limitations would have run.
The alleged lies and obstruction relate to Comey’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding Trump’s alleged ties to Russia during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Federal prosecutors in Virginia had previously advised the U.S. Attorney in that area there was insufficient evidence to charge Comey. and the U.S. Attorney agreed. Trump then fired the U.S. Attorney … whom he had appointed.
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