James B. Comey, who is the former F.B.I. director, is facing legal trouble. On Thursday, a federal grand jury formally accused him of two offenses.
The first charge is that he made a false statement to government officials. This accusation suggests he may have lied during an official proceeding.
The entire case against him is moving forward. This indictment happened during a time of great political pressure. President Trump was not an ally of Mr. Comey and had been pushing for an investigation.
Many people see the President's involvement as a key factor. He and Mr. Comey had a difficult relationship, and the President wanted prosecutors to pursue the case against him.