Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=PC5q06SSn8H Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to charges of lying to Congress | BBC News [UR9iJ1n3hvv] Health Updated on August 10, 2026 EDT — Published on August 10, 2026 EDT Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a federal court in Virginia, US to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice. This is Comey's first court appearance since he was indicted last month, days after US President Donald Trump's post on social media pushed for his Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action. It sparked a fierce political debate, with Democrats and some legal experts accusing Trump of using the Department of Justice to seek out retribution on his enemies. Trump fired Comey during his first presidential term, and the two have repeatedly clashed ever since. Comey says he is innocent and is not afraid of facing a trial. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #JamesComey #FBI #BBCNews MjiOeiszV7R TvXc09WNZ5E 2atcEdCSrk2 Z04Yi110LXj 1RAHJR9RL8c D7DT200VAHD niMS5zFI4A5
Former FBI director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in a federal court in Virginia, US to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction of justice. This is Comey's first court appearance since he was indicted last month, days after US President Donald Trump's post on social media pushed for his Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action. It sparked a fierce political debate, with Democrats and some legal experts accusing Trump of using the Department of Justice to seek out retribution on his enemies. Trump fired Comey during his first presidential term, and the two have repeatedly clashed ever since. Comey says he is innocent and is not afraid of facing a trial. Subscribe here: For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #JamesComey #FBI #BBCNews MjiOeiszV7R TvXc09WNZ5E 2atcEdCSrk2 Z04Yi110LXj 1RAHJR9RL8c D7DT200VAHD niMS5zFI4A5