Ex-FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty to lying to Congress

Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to charges of lying to Congress. Comey's legal team contends that the case against him is politically motivated. The charges stem from Comey's testimony before Congress, where he is accused of providing false information about the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's email server. The trial is scheduled to begin in January. Comey's defense argues that the charges are an attempt to punish him for his role in the investigation of the 2016 presidential election, which was a controversial and highly politicized issue. The case has drawn significant attention, as it involves a high-profile figure from the Trump administration and raises questions about the potential politicization of the justice system.