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Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty and will argue he is unfairly targeted by Trump

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CNN, POOL, SEE PREFONTS By Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, Katelyn Polantz, Betul Tuncer, Emily Condon, Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges at his arraignment Wednesday, where his lawyers said they plan to file sever…

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  1. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to face a criminal case that has thrown a spotlight on the Justice Department's efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump.

  2. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty and will argue he is unfairly targeted by Trump (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    CNN, POOL, SEE PREFONTS By Holmes Lybrand, Hannah Rabinowitz, Devan Cole, Katelyn Polantz, Betul Tuncer, Emily Condon, Dalia Abdelwahab, CNN (CNN) — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two criminal charges at his arraignment Wednesday, where his lawyers said they plan to file sever…

  3. WDIO Duluth

    Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue the case is politically motivated (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department’s efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump. Comey's lawyers said Wednesday they plan to argue the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed.

  4. NPR

    Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges of lying to Congress (opens NPR)

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    The former FBI director, who has long been one of President Trump's most vocal critics, was indicted last month on two counts stemming from his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in September 2020.

  5. Blaze Media

    Comey pleads not guilty (opens Blaze Media)

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    The former FBi director faces felony charges for false statements and obstruction.

  6. Fox5 Atlanta

    James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    Articles and videos about James Comey Indictment: Former FBI Director pleads not guilty over alleged lies to Congress on FOX 5 Atlanta.

  7. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Comey pleads not guilty to Trump DOJ case accusing him of lying to Congress (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    The indictment followed an extraordinary chain of events that saw the president publicly implore Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against the former FBI director and other perceived adversaries.

  8. Forbes

    James Comey Pleads Not Guilty To Criminal Charges—Trial Set For January (opens Forbes)

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    Comey's arraignment came amid new reporting suggesting the Justice Department may not have a strong case against Trump’s longtime political foe.

  9. Delaware Public Media

    Former FBI director Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Jim Comey has pleaded not guilty on two felony charges and plans to argue he was improperly targeted by President Trump.

  10. WFMZ Allentown

    Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue Trump foe's case is politically motivated (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department’s efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump. Comey

  11. KYMA Yuma

    Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty (opens KYMA Yuma)

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    He's charged with making false statements to Congress and obstruction of a congressional proceeding.

  12. The Hill

    James Comey pleads not guilty to charges stemming from 2020 testimony (opens The Hill)

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    Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty to charges related to his 2017 congressional testimony about the Trump-Russia probe.

  13. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty in case Trump pushed for | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    ALEXANDRIA, Virginia >> Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty today to criminal charges, and his lawyer said he would file a barrage of legal challenges to the first prosecution by the Justice Department against one of President Donald Trump’s political enemies.

  14. Townhall

    James Comey Pleads Not Guilty (opens Townhall)

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    James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of false statements and obstruction of Congress.

  15. The Daily Signal

    BREAKING: Comey Enters Plea on Perjury, Obstruction Charges (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to criminal charges he faces for allegedly lying to Congress

  16. Breitbart News

    Former FBI Director James Comey Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Charges (opens Breitbart News)

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    Former FBI Director James Comey is pleading not guilty after being indicted on one count of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.

  17. RedState

    Comey Enters His Plea (opens RedState)

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    James Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges in U.S. District Court.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    Former-FBI director James Comey enters not guilty plea – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The Trump administration has accused the former FBI director of lying to Congress. Comey had led the FBI's investigation into Russian election meddling in 2016, and Trump had asked the Justice Department to pursue Comey.

  19. Deutsche Welle

    Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The Trump administration has accused the former FBI director of lying to Congress. Comey had led the FBI's investigation into Russian election meddling in 2016, and Trump had asked the Justice Department to pursue Comey.

  20. Legal Insurrection

    Comey Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Alleged False Statements, Obstruction of Congress (opens Legal Insurrection)

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    Prosectors had to secure an indictment before September 30 due to statute of limitations.

  21. Roll Call

    James Comey pleads not guilty in case over Senate testimony (opens Roll Call)

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    Former FBI Director James B. Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday on charges he lied to Congress and obstructed a congressional proceeding.

  22. PJ Media

    BREAKING: James Comey Arraigned, Pleads 'Not Guilty' (opens PJ Media)

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    James Comey pleads 'not guilty' in court for alleged false statements and obstruction of Congress.

  23. Newsweek

    Former FBI Director James Comey enters not guilty plea in federal court (opens Newsweek)

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    James Comey pleads not guilty to federal charges; trial set for Jan. 5 amid defense concerns over clarity.

  24. WHDH Boston

    Comey pleads not guilty to Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday to face a criminal case that has thrown a spotlight on the Justice Department’s

  25. WHDH Boston

    Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue the case is politically motivated - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday in a criminal case that has highlighted the Justice Department’s efforts to target adversaries of President Donald Trump,

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