Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday (October 8) to charges of providing false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding in Alexandria, Virginia. The charges stem from Comey's testimony to the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020, where he allegedly denied authorizing an associate to be an anonymous source in news reports about a probe into Hillary Clinton 's emails. If convicted, Comey could face up to five years in prison.
The arraignment marks a significant moment as it highlights concerns about the U.S. Justice Department being used to target political adversaries of President Donald Trump . The charges against Comey are part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to pursue perceived enemies, with Trump publicly urging action aga