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Former FBI Director James Comey Faces Third Criminal Case From Justice Department
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a new round of federal charges from the Trump administration's Justice Department, marking the third criminal case brought against him. The latest indictment accuses Comey of illegally sharing sensitive national security information, according to court documents unsealed on Monday, October 26.
Details of the Charges
The court filing specifies that Comey was charged with transmitting and conspiring to transmit national defense information. The alleged offenses are said to have occurred in October 2016.
This development represents a significant escalation in the long-running legal and political conflict between the former FBI chief and the administration of President Donald Trump. The specific nature of the national defense information involved was not detailed in the initial public documents.
AdComey's Response
In a video posted to his Instagram account following the news, Comey addressed the charges directly. "They’re back again," he said, in an apparent reference to the Justice Department. He did not offer further details on the case but maintained his innocence, stating, "I’m still innocent."
Comey's legal team has already taken action in response to the indictment. According to reports based on the court filings, his lawyers have filed a motion to have the case dismissed. This indicates an immediate and aggressive legal defense strategy against the government's latest charges.
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