DOJ moves to charge James Comey over alleged defense information leak
The Justice Department filed a two-count criminal information against James Comey, accusing him of sharing national defense information and conspiracy.
The Justice Department has filed a criminal information against James Comey with two counts. The counts are communicating national defense information and conspiracy, according to Fox News.
ABC News reports the case concerns disclosures published in the New York Times in 2016.
The reports give no further detail on the allegations. They do not say what court the filing was made in, or whether Comey has responded.
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- Fox NewsDOJ seeks to prosecute Comey over alleged national defense disclosureMon, Oct 26, 5:46 PM EDT
- Fox NewsJames Comey faces new DOJ case over alleged national defense disclosureMon, Oct 26, 5:46 PM EDT
- ABC NewsDOJ seeking to charge Comey with conspiring to disclose national defense informationMon, Oct 26, 7:28 PM EDT
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