US seeks new charges against former FBI chief James Comey
The Trump administration accuses the former FBI director of leaking classified information a decade ago.
According to DW, the Trump administration accuses the former FBI director of leaking classified information a decade ago.
Comey denies wrongdoing, while his lawyers argue the case is legally invalid and comes too late.
The story is also being covered by BBC News. BBC News adds: Comey's lawyers say the case stems from alleged disclosure of classified information to the New York Times in 2016.
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- United States · Americas
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- FBI, James Comey, Trump, York Times
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- DWUS seeks new charges against former FBI chief James Comey
- BBC NewsEx-FBI chief James Comey faces federal charges for third time
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