Former FBI Director James Comey (Photos)
On October 8, local time, former FBI Director James Comey appeared in the Federal Court in Alexandria, Virginia for the first time, pleading not guilty to two federal charges of "false statement" and "obstruction of congressional process."
The judge later announced that Comey's formal trial date was set for January 5, 2026.
Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017. In 2016, after Trump won the election, ComeyHe was responsible for investigating whether the Trump campaign colluded with Russia to interfere in the US electionIn 2017, Comey was dismissed by Trump. On September 25, this year, Comey was charged with "false statements" and "interference with Congressional procedures" (CNN reporter 曹健)