James Comey Faces New Federal Charges in Ongoing Legal Battle with Trump Administration

10/27/2026

One of the US president’s top political foes has now been charged with leaking national defence information to a reporter in 2016 – accusations he denies.

10/27/2026

This is the third criminal case brought against the outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump.

10/27/2026

Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.

10/27/2026

The allegations from the Justice Department came in documents unsealed Monday in federal court in Washington.

10/27/2026

The Justice Department filed a criminal information over an alleged 2016 leak of classified information, but Comey's lawyers argue the move is legally invalid because prosecutors missed the...

10/26/2026

Former FBI director James Comey has been charged with allegedly disclosing national defence information, the third criminal case brought against the outspoken critic of US President Donald...

10/26/2026

Comey responded to the fresh charges with an Instagram video