US EditionComey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress
Comey denies charges of lying to Congress and obstruction linked to his 2020 Senate testimony; defense alleges politically motivated prosecution directed by Trump.
- James Comey, former FBI Director, pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstructing Congress during a court appearance on Wednesday morning.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi stated, 'No one is above the law,' reaffirming the Department of Justice's commitment to accountability.
- Comey's indictment stems from his testimony to Congress regarding his role in the investigation into Trump's campaign and Russia in 2020.
- U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff set a trial date for January 5, 2026, amidst concerns about the complexity and classified nature of the case.
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Former FBI director pleads not guilty to obstruction of justice and false statement charges
Former FBI director James Comey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to US Department of Justice charges accusing him of lying during a congressional hearing. The indictment concerns statements that Comey made in 2020. Comey told Congress in 2017 that he did not authorize leaks related to various investigations of the first Trump administration and other matters. At the hearing in question, on September 30, 2020, he defended his position, stating: “I…
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Tahlequah Daily PressOKLAHOMA VOICE: Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from President Donald Trump.
Comey Officially Faces Federal Charges, Pleads Not Guilty At Arraignment
James Comey, sitting mostly silent, appeared in front of a judge on Thursday, declaring himself not guilty of sowing suspicion about President Donald Trump and a baseless partnership with Russia following the 2016 election. The former FBI director, facing charges of lying to Congress and obstructing an investigation, declared his innocence through his attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, who waived a reading of the indictment and requested a jury trial…
FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty in case Trump pushed for - West Hawaii Today
ALEXANDRIA — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to criminal charges in a case his lawyer described as a vindictive prosecution directed by President Donald Trump, whose first White House campaign was investigated by Comey.
Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to both counts in federal indictment
Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday during his arraignment in federal court, facing charges brought after a very public campaign by President Trump urging prosecutors to take action against him. Comey’s attorney, Pat Fitzgerald, waived the formal reading of the indictment and requested a jury trial during the short court appearance. A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Virginia indicted Comey last month on …
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