Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey says he is not guilty of charges after a U.S. court indicted him for allegedly lying and obstructing justice. The charges relate to his 2020 testimony about connections between Trump's 2016 campaign and Russia.
Key Facts
- James Comey is a former director of the FBI.
- He was indicted by a U.S. court for allegedly making false statements and obstructing justice.
- The charges relate to Comey's 2020 testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- The testimony involved his statements about Trump’s 2016 campaign and its connections to Russia.
- Comey has expressed his belief in the judicial system and insists on his innocence.
- Trump dismissed Comey from his role as FBI director in 2017.
- Comey has been a regular critic of Trump.
