Former FBI Director Appears in Court for Second Indictment

James ComeyPhotographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg

Former FBI Director James Comey made his initial court appearance Wednesday in response to federal criminal charges for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump’s life in a social media post.

Comey appeared in federal court in Virginia in response to a grand jury indictment obtained by the Justice Department, according to his lawyer. He was released as the government didn’t seek he be detained. A hearing date for him to enter a plea hasn’t been set yet.