(CNN) — In 2017, President Donald Trump shattered norms by firing James Comey as director of the FBI, which was investigating his campaign. Wednesday, Comey was arraigned on criminal charges Trump has sought as part of a political vendetta.

Comey on Wednesday pleaded not guilty in Alexandria, Virginia, to charges of providing false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. He could face a maximum of five years in prison if convicted.

A trial was set for January 5 and attorneys on both sides said they expect it to last two to three days.

During the proceeding, district Judge Michael Nachmanoff notified Comey of his rights under the Constitution and informed him of the two counts brought against him.

Comey plans to ask the judge to throw out the charges based on his cla

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