DOJ brings criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for third time

NPR | By Ryan Lucas

Published October 26, 2026 at 7:37 PM EDT

The Justice Department has brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for the third time.

Ryan Lucas

Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.

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