A federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two criminal charges, marking a major development in legal and political spheres.
The indictment accuses Comey of making a false statement to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
Comey has denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that he is innocent and will defend himself in court.
The case has drawn intense public attention in part because of changes in the prosecutors’ office overseeing the matter. The lead U.S. Attorney in Virginia was replaced ahead of the indictment, and critics argue the timing raises questions about the independence of the process.
President Donald Trump, who has long clashed with Comey, used social media to challenge the credibility of the proceedings. He claimed that recent shifts in the prosecutorial leadership may compromise the integrity of the case.
Comey’s tenure as FBI Director was marked by controversies, including his role in investigations of election interference. He was dismissed in 2017 by Trump, a decision that remains politically and legally divisive.