Former FBI Director Appears in Court for Second Indictment (1)

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.

The indictment marks the second attempt by the Justice Department to bring charges against Comey, who Trump has long identified as one of ...