Justice Department files new charges against former FBI director Comey

The US Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey on October 5, 2026, with sharing secret national security information with a reporter. The charges were made public on October 26. Prosecutors say Comey broke the Espionage Act twice by giving protected information to someone without clearance. The information reportedly appeared in a New York Times article in October 2016. This is the third criminal case the Justice Department has brought against Comey since 2025. An earlier case was thrown out by a judge. Comey's lawyer says the same allegations were investigated twice before without any charges. Comey himself denied wrongdoing and said the prosecution is a misuse of the Justice Department's power.