What to know about James Comey's indictment and what happens next
Tom Geoghegan
The US Department of Justice has charged James Comey with perjury over testimony he gave to Congress five years ago.
The news puts the former FBI boss back in the spotlight nearly a decade after playing a key part in the drama of the 2016 election campaign.
Who is James Comey?
Comey previously served as a high-profile federal prosecutor, most notably overseeing the Martha Stewart case...
Why did Trump fire Comey?
Comey was investigating Russian interference in the election when he was fired in 2017...
Why was Comey indicted?
The indictment cites false statements made during his 2020 Senate testimony...
What happens next?
Comey is set to appear in court on October 9, where he will enter a plea...
