By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-administration-charges-former-fbi-director-james-comey-for-the-third-time Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump administration charges former FBI Director James Comey for the third time Politics Oct 26, 2026 6:01 PM EDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for what it calls disclosing classified information, employing the unusual maneuver of bypassing a grand jury — a move Comey's lawyers say makes the case legally invalid. The allegations from the Justice Department came in documents unsealed Monday in federal court in Washington. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. It would be the third criminal case that the Justice Department has brought against the longtime critic and foe of President Donald Trump since the Republican president's return to the White House last year. This is a developing story. We will update the story once more details become available. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for what it calls disclosing classified information, employing the unusual maneuver of bypassing a grand jury — a move Comey's lawyers say makes the case legally invalid. The allegations from the Justice Department came in documents unsealed Monday in federal court in Washington. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. It would be the third criminal case that the Justice Department has brought against the longtime critic and foe of President Donald Trump since the Republican president's return to the White House last year. This is a developing story. We will update the story once more details become available. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now