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Previous Federal Bureau of Investigation head James the ex-FBI chief has entered an innocent plea to giving untrue testimony to lawmakers and impeding a legislative process.

The former director's lawyer entered the response representing him in a national courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia on mid-week.

Patrick Fitzgerald stated he would attempt to have the proceedings dismissed for various reasons including that his the accused, a opponent of Donald Trump, was being selectively prosecuted.

The former director was indicted just days after Donald Trump pressured his top legal official to proceed against him.

Judicial Process

During the hearing on Wednesday, Comey's lawyer Mr Fitzgerald informed the judge they intended to submit several petitions to throw out the proceedings before a trial, claiming the legal action was retaliatory and that a government lawyer was wrongfully designated to assume control of the proceedings.

Mr Comey's legal matter was originally managed by the original attorney, who left his position under pressure from Donald Trump after his investigation into a different opponent - New York Attorney General Letitia James - was unable to bring criminal charges.

Legal Setting

James Comey appeared in good spirits as he entered the court on mid-week, chatting with his lawyers and sharing humor. He was supported by his wife, Mrs Failor and daughter Maureen, a federal prosecutor who the previous administration dismissed.

After listening to the court state his constitutional guarantees and the dual charges against him in legal proceedings on mid-week, the defendant was inquired if he comprehended the allegations.

"I do your honour. Appreciate it," he informed the judge.

Previous Events

Mr Comey was the FBI Director from 2013-2017 and was dismissed about several months into Trump's initial presidency as president. At the time, the director was directing an investigation into foreign election meddling and whether there were any links between the Russian government and the presidential campaign.

Throughout his leadership, Mr Comey caused a counter-response from liberal politicians when he stated just days before the 2016 election that he was examining presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's use of a non-governmental email account. Legal actions against Hillary Clinton were never brought, causing negative feedback from the Republican party as well.

Present Charges

The federal government assert the former director gave untrue statements to the legislature during a congressional hearing in September 2020 when he was being questioned about both the email probe as well as the foreign influence inquiry. They say he deceived the upper house by stating he had not permitted someone at the FBI to release to media organizations data about the FBI investigations.

Government lawyers also charge Mr Comey of "wrongfully trying to sway, hinder and slow" the committee by giving misleading testimony to it.

Personal Comments

Through a recording Mr Comey published to his social media after he was indicted, he said he was not guilty and accused the former president of conducting himself like a "tyrant".

"Our household have been aware for years that there are consequences to opposing the former president," he stated. "We choose not to live on our kneeling."

"I have done nothing wrong," he continued. "Thus initiate a court case."

The accusations against Mr Comey emerged after Trump published on social media calling for his chief prosecutor, the attorney general, prosecute James Comey and other people.