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Former FBI head James Comey has denied the charges to providing misleading information to lawmakers and impeding a lawmaking procedure.

His legal representative entered the response acting as his counsel in a federal court in the Virginia city of Alexandria on Wednesday.

His attorney stated he would try to have the case dismissed for various causes including that his client, a opponent of former President Trump, was being selectively prosecuted.

James Comey was indicted just days after the former president pushed his attorney general to move forward against him.

Court Developments

In court on mid-week, his attorney the legal representative told the judge they intended to submit various petitions to dismiss the case before a legal hearing, arguing the government's case was retaliatory and that a federal prosecutor was unlawfully assigned to handle the proceedings.

Mr Comey's proceedings was first handled by Erik Siebert, who left his position under influence from the former president after his examination into another rival - New York Attorney General Letitia James - failed to bring criminal charges.

Courtroom Atmosphere

Mr Comey seemed in positive mood as he entered the legal venue on mid-week, speaking with his lawyers and being lighthearted. He was joined by his spouse, his wife and daughter his daughter, a federal prosecutor who the previous administration terminated.

Following the reading to the magistrate recite his rights and the two counts against him in the courtroom on Wednesday, Mr Comey was inquired if he grasped the accusations.

"Absolutely your honour. Thank you," he informed the court.

Previous Events

James Comey was the chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from four years and was fired about several months into Donald Trump's first administration as president. At the time, he was overseeing an investigation into foreign election meddling and whether there were any relationships between Moscow and Trump's campaign.

During his tenure, Mr Comey sparked a negative reaction from the Democratic party when he stated just immediately preceding the 2016 presidential election that he was probing Democratic candidate the candidate's use of a personal email system. Legal actions against Hillary Clinton were not pursued, leading to criticism from the Republican party as well.

Ongoing Accusations

Government attorneys allege the former director gave untrue statements to the legislature during a legislative proceeding in 2020 when he was being examined about both the email probe as well as the Russia election probe. They claim he deceived the Senate by claiming he had not approved an individual at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to disclose to journalistic entities data about the agency probes.

Government lawyers also charge the defendant of "corruptly endeavoring to affect, block and slow" the panel by providing untrue information to it.

Personal Comments

Through a recording the former director published to his online platform after he was indicted, he stated he was not guilty and alleged the former president of behaving like a "autocrat".

"Our household have understood for a long time that there are consequences to challenging Donald Trump," he stated. "We will not live on our knees."

"I'm innocent," he stated further. "Therefore proceed with a legal proceeding."

The accusations against James Comey emerged after Donald Trump posted on digital channels demanding his chief prosecutor, Ms Bondi, prosecute James Comey and other people.