misleading

In reality he is not a doctor at all, and misleading clients in this way is a criminal offence.

That would require showing a jury definitive proof that Comey knew he was misleading Congress, such as witness statements, documentation and other forms of evidence.

"Today's indictment reflects this Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people," Bondi posted on X as word of the indictment spread.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement that the indictment "reflects this Department of Justice's commitment to holding those who abuse positions of power accountable for misleading the American people".

"He continued with the hunger strike and misleading the people through provocative mention of Arab Spring-style protest and references to Gen-Z protests in Nepal."