James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges that he lied to Congress—and his lawyers say he will seek to dismiss the case as a presidential revenge plot run by an unqualified Trump ally.
The former FBI director appeared in court on Wednesday vowing to fight the charges against him and requested a trial by jury on January 5, just as the midterm election year kicks off.

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