The indictment centers on Comey’s 2020 testimony about the Russia investigation, reflecting ongoing disputes over his statements and the FBI’s handling of the case.
Judge Michael Nachmanoff, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, has been assigned to Comey’s case.
The charges were brought by Acting U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, Trumps former defense attorney who he appointed to the post over the weekend, though she has no prosecutorial experience outside of her time handling Trumps personal lawsuits.