Federal prosecutors charge James Comey in new case

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Federal prosecutors charged former FBI Director James Comey with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit it. The two-count criminal information marks the third federal case brought against Comey. Comey said in a video posted on Substack that the charges were an “appalling abuse” of the Justice Department.

WHO: Federal prosecutors

WHAT: Charged James Comey with transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit it.

WHEN: Reported Oct 26, 2026 at 5:21 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The reason for the charges was not reported.

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