what happened to james comey

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in September 2025 by a federal grand jury in Virginia. He faces two charges related to allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing justice. These charges stem from his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he testified about whether he authorized the disclosure of classified information to the media during investigations related to the 2016 election. Comey denies the charges and has expressed confidence in the federal judicial system, calling for a trial. His arraignment is scheduled for October 9, 2025. The indictment has been viewed in the context of President Donald Trump's ongoing campaign to hold accountable his political adversaries, with Trump publicly approving the indictment.