Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Wednesday, with prosecutors concluding that a key witness’s testimony would make it difficult for them to establish their case against him. The central witness, law professor Daniel Richman, claimed that Comey instructed him not to engage with the media and denied ever authorizing Richman to leak information to reporters.
Prosecutors initially struggled to build a case against Comey, with investigators finding it challenging to prove that he knowingly made false statements to Congress. Despite securing two out of three counts against Comey, prosecutors have raised concerns about the department’s ability to take the case to trial quickly due to issues identifying relevant materials and potential statute of limitations problems.
Comey denies wrongdoing and argues that he is being targeted for political reasons. The indictment comes amid criticism from President Trump, who has accused the Justice Department of not acting “now” against Comey and others.
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