Summary
James Comey, the former director of the FBI, pleaded not guilty in federal court to charges related to his 2020 testimony before the Senate. The trial is scheduled to begin on January 5, and both sides have agreed to a slow pretrial process due to the complicated nature of the charges and the need to review classified information.
Key Facts
- James Comey used to be the director of the FBI.
- He is facing charges linked to his testimony before the Senate in 2020.
- Comey pleaded not guilty in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia.
- His lawyer, Patrick J. Fitzgerald, asked for a jury trial.
- The trial is set to start on January 5.
- The charges in the case are complex, needing more time to prepare for trial.
- Both sides agreed to review classified materials before trial.
- The case is seen as being influenced by political factors.
