Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey might face perjury charges for possibly making false statements to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election. Federal prosecutors are considering this as the legal deadline to press charges approaches. A grand jury may be asked to decide if he should be indicted.
Key Facts
- James Comey is a former FBI Director.
- He could face charges for allegedly making false statements to Congress in 2020.
- The statements were related to Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
- Federal prosecutors have not yet found enough evidence to charge Comey.
- The US Attorney in Virginia plans to involve a grand jury in the decision.
- A legal deadline for bringing charges is approaching.
- Comey was appointed by Barack Obama and later fired by Donald Trump.
- Comey has been a critic of Trump's administration since his firing.
