Comey Charged: Lying to Congress and Obstruction Alleged | CNN2.0

⚖️ A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two counts tied to his September 2020 testimony, alleging obstruction of a congressional proceeding and making false statements about authorizing leaks.
🧾 The two‑page indictment is sparse, naming “Person 1–3” without detail; prosecutors say specifics will surface through discovery and trial, with an initial appearance set for Oct 9 in Alexandria, VA.
🧭 Trigger point: Comey told Sen. Ted Cruz he had not authorized media leaks and affirmed prior testimony, which prosecutors now challenge as false and obstructive.
🔥 Politics loom: The filing follows President Trump’s public push to prosecute Comey and leadership changes at EDVA; Trump hinted “there will be others,” suggesting more targets ahead.
🧪 What to watch: motions on politicization, the identity of “Person 1,” whether the case centers on Russiagate or Clinton‑emails matters, and how a rejected third count affects prosecution strategy.
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