Ex-Justice Department staffers have called the case "an unprecedented assault on the rule of law". Photo: AP PHOTO

Former FBI director James Comey pleads not guilty in his first court appearance, marking the first prosecution by the Justice Department against one of President Donald Trump's political enemies.

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He has been charged with making false statements and obstructing a congressional investigation.

On Wednesday, Comey entered a not guilty plea through his lawyer at the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, to allegations that he lied to Congress five years ago, kick-star

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