US Government files new charges against former FBI Director James Comey

The US government, under the administration of President Donald Trump, has brought new charges against former FBI Director James Comey. According to court documents, Comey is accused of the loss or unauthorized disclosure of information affecting national security.

The specific allegation involves the passing of classified information to a journalist, reportedly via an employee, to counter an inaccurate press report. The incident is alleged to have occurred on October 5, 2016. This marks the third time during Trump’s second term that the government has taken legal action against Comey.

This legal development follows a previous instance in November where a federal court dismissed charges against Comey, including perjury, on the grounds that the presiding prosecutor had not been properly appointed by the US Department of Justice. Comey has maintained his innocence, responding to the new charges via a video on Substack.