Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing justice related to his role in the Russia investigation. His trial is set for January 5.
The charges stem from Comey’s September 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the FBI’s "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. This probe, along with a CIA report on Russian interference, fueled the Trump-Russia collusion claims.
Comey’s defense attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, entered the plea on his behalf during a brief court appearance in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday. Fitzgerald plans to file motions to dismiss the case before jury selection.
A White House investigation earlier this year uncovered evidence of a coordinated effort by Obama-era officials to falsely accuse Trump of collusion.
The charges stem from Comey’s September 2020 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee about the FBI’s "Crossfire Hurricane" investigation into Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign. This probe, along with a CIA report on Russian interference, fueled the Trump-Russia collusion claims.
Comey’s defense attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, entered the plea on his behalf during a brief court appearance in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday. Fitzgerald plans to file motions to dismiss the case before jury selection.
A White House investigation earlier this year uncovered evidence of a coordinated effort by Obama-era officials to falsely accuse Trump of collusion.
