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The U.S. Justice Department has brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for a third time, according to multiple reports, in a case being pursued by the Trump administration.

PBS NewsHour reports that the administration says the alleged conduct involved disclosing classified information. Al Jazeera reports that Comey was accused of unlawfully divulging national security information.

PBS NewsHour also reports that prosecutors used an unusual procedure that bypassed a grand jury. The supplied reports do not establish the exact statutory charges, court or jurisdiction involved in the third case.

The reports describe prosecution efforts and accusations, not a finding that Comey is guilty of the alleged conduct. Al Jazeera reports that Comey was fired during Donald Trump's first term.

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  1. PBS NewsHourTrump administration charges former FBI Director James Comey for the third time
  2. Al JazeeraFormer FBI director James Comey hit with third set of charges under Trump
  3. Sky NewsFormer FBI chief charged for third time by Trump administration
  4. NPR PoliticsDOJ brings criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for third time
  5. Times of IndiaTrump critic and former FBI chief Comey faces third federal case