Former FBI Director James Comey indicted by Justice Department
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted by Justice Department
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice on one count of making flase statements and one count of obstruction of justice. Jessica Levinson joins to discuss.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim that James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice is false. Multiple sources indicate the DOJ was *considering* an indictment, but none confirm that an indictment has occurred. The article demonstrates extreme bias by reporting speculation as fact.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice on one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.
- Verification Source #1: NBC News reports that the Justice Department was *weighing* whether to charge James Comey.
- Verification Source #2: PBS reports that the Justice Department is *preparing* to ask a grand jury to indict Comey.
- Verification Source #3: Democracy Docket states that Comey is *expected* to be criminally indicted.
- Verification Source #5: Fox News reports that the Justice Department is *seeking* to indict Comey.
- Assessment: Contradicted. All sources indicate the DOJ was considering or preparing for an indictment, not that an indictment had already occurred.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- All provided sources (NBC, PBS, Democracy Docket, Fox News) indicate that the Justice Department was in the process of considering or seeking an indictment of James Comey, not that an indictment had already been issued.
- The CBS News article claims Comey was indicted on 'one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.' While some sources mention the possibility of charges related to false statements, none mention obstruction of justice.