Former FBI Director James Comey indicted on 2 counts
Washington Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on two counts, marking a major escalation in President Trump’s efforts to target his political opponents and use the Justice Department as part of his campaign to seek retribution against his most ardent critics. Comey was charged with one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice, related to Senate testimony he gave almost five years ago, the Justice Department confirmed in a statement.