Former FBI Director James Comey is facing new federal charges, according to a charging document made public Monday.

Why it matters: This marks the third time the Trump administration has charged Comey. He has been a subject of the president's ire since his dismissal from the first Trump administration in 2017.

Driving the news: Prosecutors allege Comey directed the disclosure of national defense information to a reporter through one or more co-conspirators in October 2016,while he was serving as FBI director.

He is charged with participating in the transmission of national defense information and conspiracy to transmit national defense information.

The case has been ongoing under seal since early October.

What they're saying: A U.S. Department of Justice spokesperson told Axios that the case is an "ongoing criminal investigation" and declined to comment further.…