Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted, Declares He Won't Be Intimidated
James Comey responded with a defiant Instagram video after being indicted on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice.
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Justice Department on charges of making false statements and obstructing justice, stemming from Senate testimony he gave nearly five years ago. The indictment was filed in the Eastern District of Virginia just before the statute of limitations expired. Comey responded by posting a video on Instagram where he maintained his innocence and showed defiance.
He referenced his daughter's words that 'Fear is the tool of a tyrant' and emphasized that he isn't afraid. His attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald stated that Comey denies all charges and looks forward to proving his innocence in court. Notably, the grand jury didn't approve an additional charge of lying to Congress.
Former President Trump celebrated the news on Truth Social, calling Comey 'one of the worst human beings.' This follows their contentious relationship since Trump fired Comey in 2017. Comey's daughter Maurene, a former federal prosecutor, recently left the Justice Department.
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