James Comey, the former director of the FBI, has pled not guilty to charges that he lied to Congress. Mr. Comey and his lawyer appeared in federal court in Alexandria, Virginia, to answer an indictment filed last month that is based upon testimony that Mr. Comey gave before a Senate committee in September, 2020. The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. Mr. Comey’s attorney indicated that the defense would be filing two separate motions to dismiss the charges based upon “vindictive” and “selective” prosecution, that they claim is politically motivated. The second motion to dismiss will challenge the recent appointment of the new U.S. Attorney for the Eastern Division of Virginia, Lindsey Halligan, and her authority to bring the charges.
Why Does Trump Face Felony Charges in Hush Money Trial?
Former President Donald Trump faces 34 felony counts in his Manhattan hush money trial. Mr. Trump is charged under New York law, with falsifying business records stemming from accusations that he covered up a $130,000 hush money payment to porn star, Stormy Daniels,...
