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Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress

Comey denies charges of lying to Congress and obstruction, accusing the prosecution of political vendetta following a 2020 Senate testimony; trial set for Jan. 5, 2026.

  • James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements and obstruction of Congress during a court appearance on October 8, 2025, in Virginia.
  • The indictment was announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi, emphasizing that 'No one is above the law.'
  • Comey's lawyer stated he planned to file motions to dismiss the case due to vindictiveness and unlawful appointment of prosecutors.
  • Comey's trial is scheduled to begin on January 5, 2026, after his indictment by a federal grand jury in September.
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Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to lying to Congress and obstructing justice, the charges against him by a grand jury at the urging of the U.S. Department of Justice. The charges, which stem from a statement of high office before the Senate in 2020, were filed days after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly demanded to bring his political enemy to court, despite the fact that career prosecutors did not find su…

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Las Vegas Sun broke the news in Las Vegas, United States on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
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