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.
What Happens if Trump is Convicted?
Presidential candidate Donald Trump is facing state criminal charges in New York and federal criminal charges in Florida. What happens is he is convicted? There are several important questions to ask. First, can Trump run for president if convicted? The answer is yes....
