Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury, as confirmed by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi on social media.
President Donald Trump has been publicly pressing for the prosecution of Comey over allegations related to the investigation into alleged Russian collusion by the Trump campaign.
'Today's indictment reflects this Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people.'
Sources say that Comey has been indicted with charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice.
"No one is above the law. Today's indictment reflects this Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people,