Former FBI director James Comey was arraigned at a Virginia federal court Wednesday morning, in his first court appearance since being indicted by the Justice Department in a naked act of political revenge by President Trump.

The Associated Press reports that Comey officially entered a not guilty plea through his attorney. He similarly professed in innocence in a video he shared reacting to the breaking news of his indictment. “My heart is broken for the Department of Justice, but I have great confidence in the federal judicial system and I’m innocent. So, let’s have a trial and keep the faith,” he told his followers on Bluesky . His trial date is currently set for January 5, 2026.

Last month, federal prosecutors issued a two count indictment against Comey, accusing the longtim

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