Comey Indictment

James Comey was indicted by the Department of Justice late on Thursday.

A grand jury charged the former FBI director with lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding in his 2020 testimony, claiming collusion between Russia and then-candidate Trump’s 2016 campaign. Prosecutors allege that Comey lied when he said he didn’t authorize an FBI leak to the media (read more background).

The move came days after President Trump urged the DOJ to prosecute Comey and others; the prosecutor who brought Comey’s charges replaced Erik S. Siebert, who recently resigned under pressure to bring mortgage fraud charges against NY AG (and Trump critic) Letitia James.

Comey maintains his innocence, saying “there are costs to standing up to Donald Trump” and expressing confidence in the judicial system. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

ABOVE ALL, LOVE
In this divisive political climate, followers of Christ have an opportunity to show that our ultimate allegiance is to Him. Imitating our just and merciful Father, root for justice while retaining love for all parties—both the accused and the accusers—desiring restoration, not revenge. 

“The LORD is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. All who wait patiently for him are happy.”
Isaiah 30:18 (CSB) (read full passage)