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What is James Comey charged with

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James Comey is charged with obstruction of Congress and making false statements related to his 2020 testimony before Congress, specifically about whether he authorized leaks to the press.

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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

Comey is charged with lying to Congress about whether he authorized leaks to the press during his 2020 testimony.

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

James Comey faces two federal charges: obstruction of Congress and making a false statement in connection to testimony he gave to Congress in 2020.

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