LIVE NEWS | Court Visuals as Ex-FBIs Comey Faces Arraignment on Lying, Obstruction Charges [RQchYWM3ZCJ]
Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime adversary of President Trump, is set to appear in federal court in Northern Virginia at 10 a.m. for his arraignment on felony charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a criminal proceeding—stemming from a congressional probe five years ago—marking an extraordinary move by the Justice Department to indict the ex-agency head. Comey, who maintains his innocence and has called for a full trial in a post-indictment video, will be formally read the charges by U.S. District Judge Michael Nachmanoff, enter a plea, and likely secure pretrial release on his own recognizance without bail, though a recognizance bond could be imposed to ensure future appearances. Accompanied by his wife Patrice and daughter Maurene—a ousted federal prosecutor now suing the Trump administration—Comey is represented by powerhouse attorney Patrick Fitzgerald, who may soon file motions to dismiss citing vindictive prosecution or the invalid appointment of lead prosecutor Lindsey Halligan. While the open-court hearing bars cameras, expect routine booking procedures including photos and fingerprints today; earlier plans for a dramatic FBI arrest and perp walk were scrapped amid internal pushback, underscoring the high-stakes political undercurrents as this unprecedented case unfolds live from the courthouse exteriors. #live #jamescomey #fbi #comeyhearing #breakingnews #uspolitics #courtlive #washingtondc #congress #justicedept #arraignment #obstructioncharges #falsestatement Subscribe now: Times Now World is your definitive source for comprehensive global news and analysis. At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.