The Department of Justice has subpoenaed former FBI Director James Comey in connection with his role in producing the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference, according to reports.

The subpoena relates to a criminal investigation examining how the intelligence report was compiled and whether officials provided misleading information to Congress about the assessment process.

The 2017 intelligence community assessment concluded that Russia conducted an influence campaign during the 2016 presidential election aimed at helping Donald Trump and harming Hillary Clinton's candidacy. The report was produced by the CIA, FBI, and National Security Agency.

Comey served as FBI Director from 2013 until his dismissal by President Trump in May 2017. His tenure included overseeing the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.

The current investigation represents an escalation in the Justice Department's scrutiny of how the Russia intelligence assessment was developed and presented to lawmakers and the public. Details about the scope and timeline of the probe have not been publicly disclosed.