His lawyers say they plan to argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed.

Comey was released without bail pending a trial scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026.

The former FBI director became an enemy of Trump when he investigated Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Former FBI Director James Comey vowed to fight Donald Trump and his Justice Department in court on Wednesday as he was arraigned for the first time.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty today in federal court in Alexandria, Va., in a case pushed to prosecution by President Donald Trump.

His lawyers say they plan to argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed.

Case marks significant step in Trump’s efforts to politicize the justice department and punish political enemies

The former FBI leader will go to trial in January but his legal team argue the case is politically motivated.

Comey is accused of lying to Congress and obstruction over 2020 testimony

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Oct. 8 to charges that he lied to Congress and obstructed a congressional proceeding in 2020.

Former FBI Director James Comey, a target of President Donald Trump, has vowed to fight his criminal charges. Here's a look at his strategies.