WASHINGTON – James Comey will be arraigned Oct. 9 in a criminal case that President Donald Trump encouraged, but the former FBI director has proclaimed his innocence and invited a trial.

Comey's indictment Sept. 25 came after Trump publicly urged the Justice Department to pursue the charges against his longtime adversary. Trump fired Comey early during his first term and complained that his FBI investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election was a “hoax” and a “witch hunt.”

Trump's DOJ persuaded a federal grand jury to advance three federal criminal counts against Comey, 64, Comey on charges of lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding.

Here’s what to know about the case:

Trump expects more prosecutions of Democrats, rivals

President Trump told re

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