Former FBI Director James Comey is set to face federal charges in the coming days, according to multiple reports. The anticipated indictment, which could mark a historic moment in U.S. legal history, centers on allegations that Comey provided false testimony before Congress in 2020 regarding his role in a disputed information leak.

The investigation, led by federal prosecutors in Virginia’s Eastern District, focuses on Comey’s statements during a September 30, 2020, congressional hearing about the handling of the Russia election interference inquiry. A key element of the charges would involve claims that he lied under oath, though the full scope of the indictment remains undisclosed. The five-year statute of limitations for such allegations is set to expire next Tuesday.

The potential prosecution follows a period of intense scrutiny and political tension, with sources indicating that a top prosecutor resigned amid disagreements over pursuing charges against Comey. The case has drawn significant attention as it could represent one of the most prominent indictments of a political figure during President Donald Trump’s second term.

Comey has consistently denied any wrongdoing, maintaining that his testimony was truthful. His legal team has not commented on the developing situation. If indicted, he would become the first former FBI director in U.S. history to face such charges.