Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The charges relate to his 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee. His trial is set to begin on January 5, 2026.
Key Facts
- James Comey is charged with lying to Congress and obstructing its proceedings.
- He pleaded not guilty through his lawyer, Pat Fitzgerald.
- The trial is scheduled for January 5, 2026.
- The indictment followed President Trump's request for a quicker investigation.
- Erik Siebert, initially handling the case, was replaced by Lindsey Halligan, a former Trump attorney.
- Comey plans to challenge the charges, citing potential issues with prosecution fairness and the grand jury process.
- The charges date back to Comey's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020.
- Special prosecutors from North Carolina are assisting in the case.
