Ex-FBI Director James Comey Faces Charges, Says 'I'm Not Afraid'
James Comey posted an Instagram video after getting indicted by the Justice Department on two charges including false statements.
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James Comey used to be the FBI Director. The Justice Department now says he made false statements and obstructed justice. This happened during his Senate testimony from five years ago.
Comey posted a video on Instagram saying he is innocent and not afraid. He quoted his daughter who said 'Fear is the tool of a tyrant.' His lawyer says they will prove his innocence in court. Former President Trump was happy about the indictment and called Comey a bad person.
Trump fired Comey in 2017. Comey's daughter Maurene used to work as a federal prosecutor but recently left the Justice Department. The charges came just before the time limit expired.
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