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What happened at James Comey's arraignment?

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At James Comey's arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress and obstruction. The hearing was brief, with Comey confirming he understood the charges, requesting a jury trial, and both sides agreeing to waive speedy trial rights, placing the case on a slower track due to complexities including classified information.

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James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ

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  • James Comey pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress.
  • The case will proceed slowly due to complexities, including possible classified information. 13s
  • The charges relate to Comey's testimony about authorizing leaks to the press. 1m 6s
  • The indictment was filed just before the five-year statute of limitations expired. 2m 1s
  • Comey has requested a jury trial and is represented by attorney Pat Fitzgerald. 2m 44s
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James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ
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James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ

James Comey pleaded not guilty at federal court in Alexandria, and the case was put on a slow track due to complexities including possible classified information.

James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ
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James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ

Comey spoke when the charges were read, confirmed he understood the proceedings, and his defense counsel reviewed the indictment.

James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ
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James Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought by Trump's DOJ

A not guilty plea was entered, Comey requested a jury trial, and the charges were formally read.

Ex-FBI Director James Comey set to be arraigned
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Ex-FBI Director James Comey set to be arraigned

The arraignment was brief, with Comey pleading not guilty to two federal charges: obstruction of Congress and making a false statement.

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Ex-FBI Director James Comey set to be arraigned

Comey was fingerprinted, had his booking photo taken, and faced a judge as a criminal defendant.

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