Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding.
The arraignment took place in Alexandria, Virginia, and a trial date was set for January 5. Comey faces up to five years in prison if convicted.
BREAKING: Former FBI Director James Comey has arrived at the courthouse to be arraigned. He was not brought through the front entrance, avoiding the waiting cameras.
— Ed Krassenstein (@EdKrassen) October 8, 2025
Comey has pleaded not guilty to the following charges:
•Making false statements
•Obstruction of a Congressional… pic.twitter.com/Fwz3N4vscT
The indictment stems from his 2020 congressional testimony, where he allegedly misled lawmakers about authorizing leaks of classified information later published by the media.
President Donald Trump, who fired Comey in 2017 over the FBI’s Russia probe, has long accused him of political bias and demanded accountability from the Justice Department.
BREAKING: Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty after being indicted on charges of alleged false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. pic.twitter.com/TUdYUDUQdN
— Fox News (@FoxNews) October 8, 2025
Interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, a Trump appointee, secured the charges despite internal DOJ resistance.
Comey maintains his innocence, calling the case “a test of faith” in the justice system. Critics argue the prosecution is politically motivated, while federal officials insist it reflects “equal application of the law.”
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