Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted on criminal charges of false statements and obstruction in an escalation of President Donald Trump's campaign to seek retribution against people who have investigated or criticised him.

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 gra

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