The Trump Justice Department filed a criminal complaint against former FBI Director James Comey.

Posted by The MeidasTouch Podcast, Oct 27, 2026Checked Nov 2, 2026

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The MeidasTouch PodcastOct 27, 2026

On this episode of the MeidasTouch Podcast, Ben, Brett, and Jordy break down the Trump Justice Department's latest criminal complaint against former FBI Director James Comey, filed as his daughter Maurene Comey wins a court ruling ordering her reinstatement and back pay. The brothers examine Trump's increasingly bizarre campaign appearances, his remarks about rising gas prices, and the regime’s claims about the economy just days …

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The Justice Department did file new charges against Comey over 2016 classified-information leaks, which the post and claim describe. However, the main tier-1 reports (Reuters, AP, WaPo, NPR, CNN, UPI) say the charging document was a 'criminal information,' not a criminal complaint; only Courthouse News calls it a complaint, so the document type is contested.

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Contradicts. Reuters and AP report the filing was a 'criminal information' used to stop the statute of limitations, and CNN and UPI say no formal criminal complaint against Comey exists.[1][2][3][4]

Supports. Multiple outlets report the Trump Justice Department brought a new criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey, the third such case, over 2016 national defense information.[1][5][6][7]

Supports. Courthouse News describes the charging document as a criminal complaint unsealed Monday, matching the claim's wording.[8]

Context. The case was filed under seal on Oct. 5 and unsealed Oct. 26, 2026; Comey's lawyers have moved to dismiss, and he has not been indicted in this case.[7][9]