The U.S. Justice Department filed criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey on Thursday, in a dramatic escalation of President Donald Trump ‘s retribution campaign against his political enemies.

If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison. He faces charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation.

Comey, in a video posted on Instagram, said: “My heart is broken for the Department of Justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system, and I’m innocent. So, let’s have a trial and keep the faith.”

Trump has threatened to imprison his political rivals since he first ran for president in 2015, but Thursday’s indictment marks the first time his administration has succeeded in securing a grand jury indictment aga

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