Latest on the federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey

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The very latest on that federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
President Trump today suggested that Comey will be the first of many indictments on the
way.
But the president denied that he's targeting his perceived enemies.
The indictment has shattered norms governing the president's relationship with an independent
Justice Department.
We get the very latest now from ABC's Christian Podero.
After successfully getting perceived political foe and former FBI Director James Comey indicted,
President Trump today said the case now before a judge is not about revenge.
It's about justice.
He lied.
He lied a lot.
Comey faces two felony counts for allegedly making a false statement to Congress and obstruction
of an investigative proceeding before Congress.
The charges stem from a September 2020 congressional hearing about Russian interference in the
2016 election.
Chairman Grassley asked you point blank, quote, have you ever been an anonymous source in
news reports about matters relating to the Trump investigation or the Clinton investigation?
You responded under oath, quote, never.
I can only speak to my testimony.
I stand by what the testimony you summarized that I gave in May of 2017.
This was a very important thing.
This was he could have said, well, maybe, or I don't remember.
He didn't say that.
He gave a very specific answer.
Comey hasn't entered a plea, but shared this video statement last night.
I have great confidence in the federal judicial system and I'm innocent, so let's have a trial.
And more charges against others could soon follow.
Trump pressured the DOJ earlier this week in a social media post addressed to Pam, writing
nothing is being done and justice must be served now, as he listed Senator Adam Schiff,
New York Attorney General Letitia James and James Comey by name.
Today, Trump was asked if he had a list of targets and said,
Not a list, but I think there'll be others.
I mean, they're corrupt.
Comey's arraignment is scheduled for October 9th in Virginia.
In Washington, Christiane Cordero, Channel 6 Action News.
