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Why James Comey Faces Fresh Criminal Charges Over A 2016 Media Leak

The case marks Comey’s third criminal prosecution in just over a year.

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Former FBI Director James Comey is facing new federal charges over an alleged 2016 disclosure of national defence information, according to court documents unsealed on Monday.

Prosecutors allege Comey directed staff to share sensitive information with a New York Times reporter.

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The resulting article, published in October 2016, reported that a secret court order required Yahoo to scan emails for possible terrorist communications. Comey denies wrongdoing and has described the prosecution as an “appalling abuse” of power.

His lawyers are seeking dismissal, arguing that prosecutors failed to meet the statute of limitations because they filed a charging document rather than obtaining a grand jury indictment. The Justice Department maintains that its filing preserved the deadline.

The case marks Comey’s third criminal prosecution in just over a year.

An earlier case involving congressional testimony was dismissed after a judge questioned the prosecutor’s appointment, while a separate case concerning an Instagram post remains pending. Comey has repeatedly alleged political motivation.

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