A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia, has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his oral testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on September 30, 2020.
U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan for the Eastern District of Virginia announced the indictment. “The charges as alleged in this case represent a breach of the public trust at an extraordinary level,” said U.S. Attorney Halligan. “The balance of power is a bedrock principle of our democracy, and it relies upon accountability and a forthright presentation of facts from executive leadership to congressional oversight. Any intent to avoid, evade, prevent, or obstruct compliance is a violation of professional responsibility and, most importantly, the law.”
If found guilty, Comey could face up to five years in prison; however, sentences for federal crimes are often less than the maximum penalty. Sentencing decisions will be made by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory considerations.
Information about this case can be found through official sources such as the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia and by searching Case No. 1:25-cr-272 on PACER or through the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Authorities emphasized that an indictment is not evidence of guilt; Comey is presumed innocent until proven otherwise in court.
