前FBI局长柯米遭起诉　美国政坛再掀司法风暴

前美国联邦调查局（FBI）局长詹姆斯‧柯米（James Comey）於2025年9月25日被维吉尼亚州联邦大陪审团正式起诉，罪名包括「对国会作出虚假陈述」与「妨碍国会程序」。此案引发美国司法与政治界广泛震动，被视為特朗普政府回归后对旧政敌的又一波行动。

起诉内容与法律进展

起诉书指控，柯米在2020年参议院司法委员会作证时，就FBI内部调查及对媒体洩密问题提供不实陈述。检方认為他否认授权下属与媒体接触的说法与事实不符。

本案由联邦法官麦可‧纳克曼诺夫（Michael S. Nachmanoff）负责审理。柯米於10月8日出庭应讯，当庭表示不认罪，并强调自己「始终依法行事、问心无愧」。法院预计於2026年1月5日正式开庭审理。

根据司法部文件，若罪名成立，柯米最高可被判处五年监禁及罚款。

政治背景与争议

柯米在2016年美国总统大选期间因调查希拉蕊电邮案而备受瞩目，后又於2017年拒绝终止对特朗普竞选团队「通俄门」的调查，最终遭特朗普总统开除。此后，他成為特朗普最尖锐的批评者之一。

多家媒体指出，此次起诉是在特朗普重返白宫后推动的司法行动中最具象徵意义的一案。除柯米外，前国安顾问博尔顿与前司法部官员耶茨等人，也正面临不同程度的政治与法律压力。

共和党人士称这是「迟来的问责」，而民主党议员则谴责这是「政治报復」，认為政府正在以司法名义清算异己。

法律与社会观察

多位法律学者表示，此案的证据可能难以构成刑事犯罪，但其象徵意义重大。前联邦检察官安德鲁‧麦卡锡（Andrew McCarthy）指出：「这场审判不仅关乎柯米个人，更关乎美国司法是否仍能保持独立。」

舆论普遍认為，柯米案将成為2025年至2026年间美国政治与司法对立的焦点，甚至可能影响明年的国会选举气氛。

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.