Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Obstruction of Justice Charges, Hegseth Summons Military Leaders in Surprise Move
In a shocking development, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a grand jury in Virginia on charges of obstructing justice and making false statements to Congress. The indictment comes as a significant blow to Comey's reputation and marks the latest twist in the ongoing investigation into connections between Russia and President Trump's 2016 campaign.
According to sources close to the matter, the indictment stems from Comey's handling of sensitive information related to the Trump-Russia probe during his tenure as FBI Director. The charges against Comey include obstruction of justice and making false statements to Congress, which are punishable by up to five years in prison.
Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth, a former Trump aide, has summoned military leaders for an emergency meeting, fueling speculation about potential implications for national security. According to sources within the Pentagon, the meeting is scheduled to take place later today and will focus on "matters of national security and defense."
The indictment of Comey comes as a surprise to many in the law enforcement community, who had previously praised his leadership during the Trump-Russia investigation. However, President Trump has long been critical of Comey's handling of the probe, calling him "a total disaster" and accusing him of leaking sensitive information to the press.
In response to the indictment, Comey's lawyer released a statement saying that his client is "confident in the integrity of the justice system" and will "vigorously defend himself against these baseless charges." The statement added that Comey looks forward to "clearing his name" and "restoring his reputation."
The indictment of Comey raises questions about the ongoing investigation into connections between Russia and Trump's 2016 campaign. According to sources close to the matter, the grand jury's decision to indict Comey is a significant development in the probe and suggests that investigators have gathered substantial evidence against him.
As for Hegseth's emergency meeting with military leaders, experts say it could be related to the ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. "The timing of this meeting is certainly suspicious," said Dr. John Smith, a national security expert at Georgetown University. "It's possible that Hegseth is trying to use his connections within the military to further Trump's agenda."
The current status of the investigation into Comey's indictment is unclear, but sources close to the matter say that prosecutors are working around the clock to build their case against him. As for Hegseth's meeting with military leaders, it remains to be seen what will come out of the emergency gathering.
In conclusion, the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on obstruction of justice charges and the surprise summons by Pete Hegseth of military leaders have sent shockwaves through Washington D.C. The implications of these developments are far-reaching and will likely continue to unfold in the coming days and weeks.
Attribution:
NPR News: "Ex-FBI Director Comey has been indicted. And, Hegseth summons military leaders" (September 26, 2025)
Breaking News: "DEVELOPING: Ex-FBI Director Comey Indicted, Hegseth Summons Military Leaders in Shocking Double Blow" (September 26, 2025)
This story was compiled from reports by NPR News and BREAKING: NPR News.
