Trump administration files third criminal charge against former FBI director James Comey for alleged 2016 disclosure of classified national defense information, extending 10-year statute of limitations.
The Justice Department filed a criminal information in early October, claiming Comey directed a subordinate to share classified data with a journalist. Comey's lawyers argue the charges are invalid and outside the statute of limitations, citing two prior investigations that concluded no charges should be filed.
Comey's attorneys have asked a judge to dismiss the case, citing federal law requiring indictment within 10 years. The government's filing does not meet that requirement, they argue. Both previous investigations found no basis for criminal charges against anyone involved.
Comey has denied wrongdoing in all three cases, stating his innocence and belief in an independent federal judiciary. The latest charges mark a third prosecution since Trump's return to the White House in 2025.