Former FBI Director James Comey faces new criminal case in DC

The case marks the third federal case against Comey, a frequent target of President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign against perceived political enemies since his return to the White House. Former FBI Director James Comey appears at an interview with George Stephanopoulos that will air during a primetime "20/20" special on April 15, 2018. Comey's book, "A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership," will be released on Tuesday. (Ralph Alswang/ABC via AP)WASHINGTON (CN) — The Justice Department charged former FBI Director James Comey with two counts of wrongfully transmitting national defense information in 2016, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday.This is a developing story and will be updated.Subscribe to our free newslettersOur weekly newsletter Closing Arguments offers the latest about ongoing trials, major litigation and rulings in courthouses around the U.S. and the world, while the monthly Under the Lights dishes the legal dirt from Hollywood, sports, Big Tech and the arts.Additional ReadsLoading...