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Previous Federal Bureau of Investigation chief James Comey has entered an innocent plea to making false statements to US legislators and impeding a lawmaking procedure.

The former director's attorney filed the plea representing him in a US district court in Alexandria, Virginia on mid-week.

The defense lawyer stated he would try to have the proceedings thrown out for multiple causes including that his the accused, a opponent of President Donald Trump, was being singled out.

James Comey was indicted just days after the former president pressured his top legal official to proceed against him.

Legal Proceedings

At the proceedings on mid-week, the defense counsel Patrick Fitzgerald advised the judge they intended to present several motions to terminate the proceedings before a legal hearing, claiming the legal action was retaliatory and that a federal prosecutor was wrongfully assigned to assume control of the proceedings.

Mr Comey's case was originally handled by the original attorney, who resigned under influence from Trump after his probe into an additional opponent - the New York official - failed to file indictments.

Courtroom Atmosphere

The former director appeared in optimistic frame of mind as he walked into the legal venue on Wednesday, chatting with his attorneys and sharing humor. He was joined by his partner, Patrice Failor and daughter his daughter, a federal prosecutor who the former government dismissed.

Following the reading to the magistrate state his rights and the pair of allegations against him in legal proceedings on Wednesday, Mr Comey was questioned if he grasped the allegations.

"Yes your honour. Appreciate it," he informed the judge.

Previous Events

James Comey was the FBI Director from four years and was terminated about four months into Trump's first administration as commander-in-chief. At the moment, Mr Comey was leading an probe into Russian election interference and whether there were any relationships between Moscow and the election effort.

During his tenure, Mr Comey caused a backlash from liberal politicians when he announced just days before the national vote that he was investigating political contender the candidate's use of a personal email system. Legal actions against Clinton were not pursued, causing criticism from the Republican party as well.

Present Charges

Prosecutors assert the former director gave untrue statements to the legislature during a congressional hearing in September 2020 when he was being examined about both the email probe as well as the election interference investigation. They claim he provided false information to the legislative body by claiming he had not authorized a person at the agency to disclose to media organizations details about the agency probes.

Legal representatives also charge the defendant of "corruptly endeavoring to sway, hinder and delay" the legislative group by making false statements to it.

Public Statements

Through a recording James Comey posted to his Instagram after he was charged, he stated he was not guilty and charged Donald Trump of acting like a "dictator".

"Our household have been aware for years that there are costs to opposing Mr Trump," he commented. "We will not live on our bended knee."

"I have done nothing wrong," he stated further. "Therefore proceed with a trial."

These allegations against James Comey emerged after Donald Trump shared on online platforms calling for his top legal official, Pam Bondi, take legal action against James Comey and additional individuals.