Staff Reports
On September 25, 2025 a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey with two counts: making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. For years Comey was treated like untouchable royalty in Washington, insulated from consequences while ordinary Americans suffered under a double standard. The indictment is a dramatic moment that forces a long-overdue conversation about accountability at the highest levels of law enforcement.
This move came after public pressure from President Donald Trump and a personnel shift at the U.S. Attorney’s Office that saw Erik Siebert removed and Lindsey Halligan installed to pursue the case. Critics will scream about politics, and some will claim this is revenge; that talking point only highlights the problem conservatives have warned about — the justice system was weaponized for years by officials who believed themselves above scrutiny. If the Department of Justice is going to reassert that no one is above the law, it should do so transparently and by the book.
Prosecutors say the charges stem from Comey’s 2020 testimony in which he denied authorizing leaks to the press during the so-called Russia investigation, and that evidence contradicts his sworn words. Whether you loathe Comey or simply mistrust Washington, the facts alleged in the indictment deserve a courtroom, not newsroom verdicts. Conservatives have long insisted that investigations into misconduct must be pursued even when they target elites; law and order applies to everyone.
Comey has publicly denied wrongdoing and framed the indictment as political persecution, a predictable defense from a man who once styled himself a guardian of the deep state. Democrats and many in the legacy media immediately painted the filing as partisan revenge, while some former prosecutors warned of dangerous precedent if the Justice Department becomes an arm of the White House. Those warnings matter, but they cannot be used as a shield to prevent accountability for alleged crimes.
The arraignment is scheduled for October 9, 2025, and if convicted the statutes carry meaningful penalties though federal sentences often fall short of the maximum. This case will be litigated in open court and evaluated under the same rules every citizen should expect to face, not by cable hosts or social media mobs. Conservatives should insist on due process and demand that the proceedings be conducted free from political theatrics on either side.
Beyond Comey himself, this indictment exposes a broken culture in which powerful officials evaded consequences while ordinary Americans were scrutinized and sometimes punished. Patriots who believe in the Constitution should welcome investigations that uphold accountability, but we must also remain vigilant against any politicization of the Department of Justice. The goal must be a fair, impartial justice system that protects our liberties and treats every citizen equally — no matter how high their office.
