Federal grand jury indicts former FBI director ....

ALEXANDRIA, Va. –

Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia,
announced today that a federal grand jury returned an indictment
charging former FBI Director James Comey with making a false
statement and obstruction relating to his oral testimony before
the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 30, 2020.

“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 principal 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 convicted, Comey faces up to five years in prison. Actual
sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the
maximum penalties. A federal district court judge will determine
any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines
and other statutory factors.

A copy of this press release is located on the
website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the
Eastern District of Virginia. Related court
documents and information are located on
the website of the District Court for the
Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER
by searching for Case No. 1:25-cr-272.

An indictment is merely an accusation.
The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.