Former FBI Director James Comey is facing federal prosecution and has publicly criticized Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's conduct in the case during a Sunday television interview.

In an appearance on NBC's Meet the Press, Comey urged Blanche to "bone up on the rules," suggesting the acting attorney general should better familiarize himself with legal procedures. Comey cited federal court rules that restrict public discussion of ongoing cases as the basis for his criticism.

The former FBI director is facing his second federal indictment, with the Department of Justice citing 11 months of evidence in the case against him. Details about the specific charges or the nature of the evidence have not been disclosed in the available reports.

Despite the legal proceedings against him, Comey expressed confidence in the justice system during his interview. "I have complete faith in our judicial system," he stated, while defending himself against the federal charges.

Comey also addressed his controversial 2016 decision to reopen the Hillary Clinton email investigation just days before the presidential election, stating he would make the same decision again. The timing of that announcement was widely criticized for potentially influencing the election outcome.

The former FBI director served under President Obama and was dismissed by President Trump in May 2017, a decision that contributed to the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller to investigate Russian interference in the 2016 election.