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In First Court Appearance, Comey Pleads Not Guilty

Former FBI director appears in Virginia courthouse to answer charges that he lied to Congress

(Newser) - Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to face a criminal case that has thrown a spotlight on the Justice Department's efforts to target adversaries of President Trump. The arraignment is expected to be brief, reports the AP , but the moment is nonetheless loaded with significance,...

Comey's Daughter: I Got Fired Over Politics

Former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues the Trump administration

(Newser) - Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sued the US government Monday over her abrupt dismissal and is seeking to get her job back, per the AP . The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court, where Comey—the daughter of former FBI director James Comey—has earned praise for her handling of...

James Comey's Daughter Has a Message for the DOJ

Abruptly fired prosecutor warns colleagues not to let fear shape justice

(Newser) - After being dismissed from her role as US attorney, Maurene Comey—daughter of former FBI chief James Comey—sent a parting letter urging Justice Department colleagues to resist letting fear shape their decisions and to stand up against "abuses of power." Comey, notable for prosecuting figures like...

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