前FBI局長柯米遭起訴　美國政壇再掀司法風暴

前美國聯邦調查局（FBI）局長詹姆斯‧柯米（James Comey）於2025年9月25日被維吉尼亞州聯邦大陪審團正式起訴，罪名包括「對國會作出虛假陳述」與「妨礙國會程序」。此案引發美國司法與政治界廣泛震動，被視為特朗普政府回歸後對舊政敵的又一波行動。

起訴內容與法律進展

起訴書指控，柯米在2020年參議院司法委員會作證時，就FBI內部調查及對媒體洩密問題提供不實陳述。檢方認為他否認授權下屬與媒體接觸的說法與事實不符。

本案由聯邦法官麥可‧納克曼諾夫（Michael S. Nachmanoff）負責審理。柯米於10月8日出庭應訊，當庭表示不認罪，並強調自己「始終依法行事、問心無愧」。法院預計於2026年1月5日正式開庭審理。

根據司法部文件，若罪名成立，柯米最高可被判處五年監禁及罰款。

政治背景與爭議

柯米在2016年美國總統大選期間因調查希拉蕊電郵案而備受矚目，後又於2017年拒絕終止對特朗普競選團隊「通俄門」的調查，最終遭特朗普總統開除。此後，他成為特朗普最尖銳的批評者之一。

多家媒體指出，此次起訴是在特朗普重返白宮後推動的司法行動中最具象徵意義的一案。除柯米外，前國安顧問博爾頓與前司法部官員耶茨等人，也正面臨不同程度的政治與法律壓力。

共和黨人士稱這是「遲來的問責」，而民主黨議員則譴責這是「政治報復」，認為政府正在以司法名義清算異己。

法律與社會觀察

多位法律學者表示，此案的證據可能難以構成刑事犯罪，但其象徵意義重大。前聯邦檢察官安德魯‧麥卡錫（Andrew McCarthy）指出：「這場審判不僅關乎柯米個人，更關乎美國司法是否仍能保持獨立。」

輿論普遍認為，柯米案將成為2025年至2026年間美國政治與司法對立的焦點，甚至可能影響明年的國會選舉氣氛。

Former FBI Director James Comey Is Indicted, Rekindling Political Tensions In Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on September 25, 2025, by a federal grand jury in Virginia on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The case has sent shockwaves through Washington, reviving long-standing debates over justice, politics, and the legacy of the Trump era.

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The Charges and Legal Proceedings

According to the indictment, prosecutors allege that Comey lied during his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee regarding the FBI’s internal investigation and leaks to the media. They claim he falsely denied authorizing subordinates to share information with reporters.

The case will be overseen by Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. Comey appeared in court on October 8, where he pleaded not guilty, asserting that he had always acted lawfully and in good faith. The trial is scheduled to begin on January 5, 2026.

If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison and substantial fines.

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Political Context and Controversy

Comey played a pivotal role in the 2016 presidential election, first by investigating Hillary Clinton’s emails, and later by overseeing the “Russia probe” into Donald Trump’s campaign. His dismissal by President Trump in 2017 made him a central figure in the nation’s political divide.

The indictment comes amid what many see as the Trump administration’s renewed push to prosecute former officials and critics. Alongside Comey, figures such as former National Security Advisor John Bolton and ex-Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates have also faced political or legal scrutiny.

Republican allies have praised the charges as, “long-overdue accountability,” while Democrats denounce them as “political retribution,” warning that the Justice Department is being weaponized to target dissent.

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Legal and Public Reactions

Legal experts say that the evidence against Comey may be weak, but acknowledge that the political stakes are enormous. Former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy commented, “This case isn’t just about James Comey — it’s about whether the United States still upholds the rule of law.”

Observers predict that the Comey trial will become one of the most closely watched political-legal battles of 2025–2026, shaping the national conversation ahead of the next congressional elections.