James Comey indicted again by US Justice Department
The Justice Department has indicted James Comey for a second time. This follows previous investigations related to his actions during the FBI's inquiry into the 2016 presidential campaign. (sources: aljazeera, nytimes, politico, bbc, wsj)
James Comey has been indicted again by the Justice Department. This new indictment marks a continuation of legal scrutiny surrounding his tenure as FBI director.
- The indictment is the second against Comey by the Justice Department.
- Comey previously led an FBI investigation into the 2016 presidential campaign.
- Calls for Comey's prosecution have been made by various political figures.
Why it matters
The indictment reflects ongoing legal challenges faced by former officials involved in high-profile investigations.
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