What to know about charges against former FBI Director James Comey

Comey was charged with one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice, related to Senate testimony he gave almost five years ago. A majority of grand jurors did not approve indicting him on an additional count of lying to Congress, according to court papers — an unusual development since grand juries rarely reject charges. Former FBI Director James Comey will be arraigned Oct. 9 in a criminal case. The former FBI director has already proclaimed his innocence and invited a trial. Comey's indictment on Sept. 25 came after President Donald Trump publicly urged the Justice Department to pursue the charges against his Comey. Trump fired Comey early during his first term and complained that his FBI investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election was a “hoax” and a “witch hunt.” Department of Justice convinced a federal grand jury to advance three federal criminal counts against the 64-year-old Comey for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. Here’s what to know about the case: Trump had fired Comey and urged his prosecution since the former FBI director headed an investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election. (By our staff reporter) New York Picture courtesy: stellasplace1.com