James Comey's own words helped trigger federal indictment — as ex

WASHINGTON — Former FBI director James Comey told Congress in 2017 that he “never” was an anonymous source about investigations into President Trump and Hillary Clinton, and “no,” he had not authorized subordinates to be anonymous sources for journalists about those two investigations.

Now, the 64-year-old faces up to five years in prison after being charged with lying to Congress and obstruction of justice — but experts say the case appears weak and politically motivated based on the public evidence.

The indictment, secured by acting US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan, is founded on a statement by Comey’s former deputy, Andrew McCabe, who told the Justice Department inspector general’s office that Comey told McCabe it was “good” that he had passed info