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Why was former FBI Director Comey indicted?

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James Comey was indicted on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice, stemming from his 2020 congressional testimony about authorizing anonymous sources in news reporting on an FBI investigation. The indictment was issued as the statute of limitations was about to expire.

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  • James Comey charged with making false statements and obstructing Congress. 14s
  • Comey faces up to five years in prison if convicted. 19s
  • Charges relate to Comey's 2020 congressional testimony about FBI sources. 1m 10s
  • Trump administration secures first grand jury indictment against a political rival. 1m 24s
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Former FBI chief James Comey charged
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Reuters
3 hours ago
Former FBI chief James Comey charged

Comey faces charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation, accused of misleading Congress during 2020 testimony regarding authorization of anonymous sources.

Comey responds to his indictment: 'I'm not afraid'
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CBS America
16 hours ago
Comey responds to his indictment: 'I'm not afraid'

Comey was charged with making false statements and obstruction of justice related to his 2020 Senate testimony about Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two counts
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CBS America
16 hours ago
Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two counts

James Comey was indicted on one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.

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