Former FBI Director James Comey is set to make his first court appearance Wednesday in a Justice Department criminal case accusing him of lying to Congress five years ago. The arraignment is expected to be brief, but the moment is nonetheless loaded with historical significance given that the case has amplified concerns the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of President Donald Trump's political enemies and is operating at the behest of a White House determined to seek retribution. MORE: https://www.wthr.com/article/syndication/associatedpress/comey-to-make-first-court-appearance-in-justice-department-case-accusing-him-of-lying-to-congress/616-315f9237-ceb3-4f01-a133-55252d9b1beb