DOJ Releases Update Following James Comey’s Indictment

The Justice Department released an update following the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, who is set to appear in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, on October 9. Court records confirm a summons directing him to appear at 10 a.m., though no arrest warrant has been issued.

Initially, officials expected Comey to surrender earlier, but the arraignment will proceed as scheduled. Former President Donald Trump reacted on Truth Social, calling Comey a “dirty cop” and accusing him of lying, celebrating the indictment as long-awaited justice.

Comey denied the allegations in an Instagram video, saying his family had long accepted the risks of standing up to Trump. “We will not live on our knees,” he stated, adding that while he was saddened for the Justice Department, he remained confident in the federal judicial system and declared his innocence.

A federal grand jury indicted Comey over allegations that he lied to Congress during his 2020 testimony about the FBI’s Trump–Russia investigation, also known as “Crossfire Hurricane.” The charges claim he falsely testified that he never authorized FBI officials to act as anonymous media sources.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said the indictment shows the DOJ’s commitment to accountability, asserting that “no one is above the law.”

Current FBI Director Kash Patel echoed that sentiment, vowing to restore public trust after what he described as years of corruption and political bias in federal law enforcement.

The case marks a striking downfall for Comey, once a central figure in U.S. politics, who led probes into both Hillary Clinton’s emails and alleged Trump–Russia ties, each leaving lasting political scars.