DEVELOPING: FBI Director James Comey Charged in Connection to 2020 Testimony

FBI Director James Comey Charged with Making False Statements and Obstruction of Justice Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the Justice Department. The charges stem from his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. The indictment was announced just days after the top federal prosecutor in Northern Virginia was forced out by President Trump and replaced with one of his former defense attorneys. Comey's lawyer has not commented on the charges yet. Comey testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 7, 2018, as part of a hearing on the FBI's handling of the investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. The indictment alleges that Comey made false statements and obstructed justice during his testimony. This development comes amid growing unease at the Justice Department over President Trump's interference in investigations targeting his critics. The move has sparked concerns about the independence of the Justice Department and its ability to conduct impartial investigations. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*