doj nearing decision whether to charge former fbi director james comey with lying to congress, sources say

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is nearing a decision on whether to charge former FBI Director James Comey with lying to Congress, specifically regarding his testimony on September 30, 2020, about the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Prosecutors are considering seeking an indictment from a grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia before the five-year statute of limitations expires next Tuesday. This move follows pressure from President Donald Trump, who has urged the DOJ to prosecute Comey along with other political adversaries. However, there are reservations among some federal prosecutors, including Attorney General Pam Bondi, about the strength of the evidence and the case overall. Despite these concerns, the newly appointed U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan—who previously served as one of Trump's personal lawyers—is reportedly poised to pursue the indictment anyway. The situation remains fluid with the decision expected imminently.