Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey went to court to plead not guilty to charges of lying to Congress. These charges were filed by a federal prosecutor in Virginia. Some say the case has political motivations.
Key Facts
- James Comey is the former director of the FBI.
- He was charged with lying to Congress.
- The charges were brought by the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Lindsay Halligan.
- The previous U.S. Attorney was removed from the position after not charging Comey.
- The case was discussed by Amna Nawaz and NPR's Carrie Johnson.
