why was comey indicted

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two felony charges: making a false statement to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. These charges stem from his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020, during which he allegedly gave false answers about whether he authorized leaks of classified information to the media, specifically regarding FBI investigations. Prosecutors claim Comey falsely stated that he did not permit anyone at the FBI to act as an anonymous source for media reports, which was untrue according to the indictment. The case is also linked to obstruction of the Senate's investigative process. This indictment came shortly after President Donald Trump publicly pressured the Justice Department to bring charges against Comey and other political opponents. If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison. Comey has denied any wrongdoing and has expressed confidence in the federal judicial system, calling for a trial to clear his name.