US Prosecutors Indict Ex-FBI Director Comey on Leak Charges, Third Attempt

The Trump administration has initiated a third prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, alleging 2016 information leaks after two prior cases were dismissed on procedural grounds. This marks an escalation in the administration's legal actions against a prominent political critic, raising concerns about the politicization of the justice system. The outcome is uncertain, but the move signals heightened political-legal confrontation ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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