Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice. The charges are linked to the broader investigation into the FBI’s handling of the Russia probe, which examined alleged ties between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russian officials.

Comey, 64, is the highest-ranking former official to face criminal charges in this context. If convicted on both counts, he could face up to five years in prison. He is expected to turn himself in, with an arraignment scheduled for October 9 in Alexandria, Virginia. Comey has retained former federal prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald as his legal counsel, and the case will be overseen by Judge Michael Nachmanoff. President Trump expressed support for the indictment and reiterated past criticisms of Comey’s conduct during his FBI tenure.

Separately, the U.S. Department of Justice has directed several U.S. attorney offices to examine potential investigations into the Open Society Foundations, founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros. The investigations reportedly focus on financial practices and allegations of fund misuse.

Critics claim the foundation supports politically divisive causes, while the organization defends its mission to promote democracy, civil rights, and social justice around the world. It has strongly denied any wrongdoing, calling the investigations politically motivated.

The Justice Department insists that all inquiries are based on the rule of law and public interest. The Open Society Foundations maintains that its work strengthens democratic institutions and firmly rejects violence or illegal activity.