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Former Federal Bureau of Investigation head James the former director has entered an innocent plea to giving untrue testimony to lawmakers and impeding a legislative process.

Mr Comey's lawyer filed the response acting as his counsel in a US district court in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning.

The defense lawyer stated he would attempt to have the proceedings dismissed for multiple causes including that his the accused, a detractor of former President Trump, was being singled out.

The former director was charged just days after the former president urged his attorney general to take action against him.

Legal Proceedings

At the proceedings on mid-week, the defense counsel Mr Fitzgerald advised the judge they aimed to present several motions to terminate the proceedings before a legal hearing, stating the legal action was spiteful and that a federal prosecutor was unlawfully appointed to take over the proceedings.

James Comey's case was originally managed by Erik Siebert, who left his position under pressure from Trump after his examination into another opponent - NY AG Letitia James - failed to bring criminal charges.

Legal Setting

James Comey seemed in positive mood as he came into the court on mid-week, speaking with his lawyers and being lighthearted. He was supported by his wife, Mrs Failor and child his daughter, a US lawyer who the previous administration dismissed.

After listening to the magistrate read his legal protections and the dual charges against him in legal proceedings on Wednesday, the defendant was questioned if he comprehended the charges.

"Absolutely your honour. Thank you very much," he stated to the proceedings.

Previous Events

Mr Comey was the chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from four years and was terminated about four months into the former president's first administration as commander-in-chief. At the moment, Mr Comey was overseeing an investigation into international campaign influence and whether there were any links between Moscow and the presidential campaign.

While in office, James Comey triggered a negative reaction from the Democratic party when he stated just days before the national vote that he was examining Democratic candidate the candidate's use of a personal email system. Legal actions against Clinton were not filed, causing criticism from conservative politicians as well.

Current Allegations

The federal government claim Mr Comey gave untrue statements to US lawmakers during a legislative proceeding in 2020 when he was being examined about both the previous examination as well as the Russia election probe. They claim he provided false information to the legislative body by claiming he had not approved a person at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to leak to media organizations information about the FBI investigations.

Prosecutors also allege the defendant of "improperly attempting to influence, hinder and delay" the legislative group by making false statements to it.

Individual Responses

Via social media the former director posted to his social media after he was charged, he stated he was innocent and alleged Trump of conducting himself like a "tyrant".

"Our household have known for years that there are ramifications to opposing the former president," he said. "We refuse to live on our bended knee."

"I am not guilty," he continued. "Therefore proceed with a trial."

The charges against James Comey came after Donald Trump posted on digital channels insisting on his attorney general, Ms Bondi, charge the former director and additional individuals.