James Comey faces potential prosecution again from Trump admin
The Justice Department said it had filed what's known as a criminal information to extend the 10-year statute of limitations for bringing a case.
The Trump administration is pursuing criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for leaking classified information, according to documents unsealed in federal court. This marks a third potential case against Comey since President Donald Trump returned to office last year. Comey, a fierce critic of Trump, stated in a video release that the prosecution is an "appalling abuse of the Department of Justice."
The Justice Department argues that it is utilizing a common practice in federal courts to extend the 10-year statute of limitations for the case. Comey, who served as FBI Director under both Democratic and Republican administrations, had a contentious relationship with Trump, including refusing to pledge personal loyalty to the president during a private dinner.
Trump subsequently fired Comey in May 2017 amidst an FBI investigation into potential Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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