Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Thursday on charges of making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. The indictment comes after President Trump publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute Comey and other political adversaries. Trump celebrated the indictment, calling Comey "one of the worst human beings." The charges stem from Comey's 2020 Senate testimony regarding his 2017 statements about alleged leaks. Despite some internal concerns from prosecutors, the indictment was brought forth by acting U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee.

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