Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two counts
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- Former FBI director James Comey indicted on two counts: making false statements and obstruction of justice.
- Indictment follows President Trump's public criticism of Attorney-General Pam Bondi for not acting quickly against his antagonists.
- Trump fired Comey in 2017 over handling of the FBI's Russia investigation.
- Justice Department reviewed Comey's 2020 Senate testimony regarding the Russia probe.
- Case seen as Trump administration targeting a prominent critic.
- Attorney-General Bondi stated commitment to holding those who abuse power accountable.
- Prosecutors in Virginia expressed skepticism about the strength of the case against Comey.
- Trump and Comey's relationship has been contentious since 2017.
- Comey called Trump 'morally unfit' for office after his firing.
- Mueller's Russia investigation found no criminal conspiracy but revealed numerous contacts between Trump campaign and Russian officials.
- Republicans claim the Russia investigation was politically motivated to undermine Trump.