Justice Department brings third charge against James Comey
By The BriefBrief
The U.S. Justice Department has charged former FBI Director James Comey with federal crimes for a third time, alleging he leaked information. The Trump administration accuses him of disclosing classified information; Comey denies wrongdoing, and his lawyers say the case stems from an alleged disclosure to The New York Times in 2016 and is legally invalid.
WHO:The U.S. Justice Department
WHAT:Charged former FBI Director James Comey with federal crimes for a third time, alleging he leaked information.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The Justice Department alleges Comey leaked information; his lawyers say the case concerns an alleged disclosure of classified information to The New York Times in 2016.
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