It is official. Former FBI Director James Comey is under arrest.
Fox News reported:
Former FBI Director James Comey’s first court appearance for his latest federal indictment ended on Wednesday without him making a plea.
Judge William Fitzpatrick informed Comey of the charges against him, saying the two counts both carry up to five years in prison.
The first count is making a threat against the President of the United States, the second is interstate transmission of a threat against the President of the United States.
There was no arraignment, and Fitzpatrick did not set any conditions for Comey’s release, aside from removing any firearms from Comey’s household.
Comey did not speak during the court session, but his attorney, Patrick Fitzgerald, says he plans to submit motions in federal court alleging vindictive and selective prosecution.
Trump was asked about the charges at the White House today.
As for Comey, he also commented on the charges.