Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to criminal charges alleging he made false statements and obstructed a congressional investigation, according to U.S. media reports.

This prosecution marks the first time the Justice Department under Trump has secured a grand jury indictment against one of his political adversaries.

Driving the news: The charges stem from Comey’s 2020 congressional hearing statement where he denied authorizing any anonymous sources to disclose FBI investigation details to the press. • The indictment accuses him of directing an FBI employee to reveal information about a federal probe, likely related to Hillary Clinton’s case, though the indictment does not specify. • Comey has publicly maintained his innocence and requested a trial to clear his name.

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