DOJ attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey for a third time

NPR | By Ryan Lucas,

Steve Inskeep

Published October 27, 2026 at 6:45 AM EDT

The Justice Department is attempting for a third time to bring criminal charges against ex-FBI director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump.

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