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Ex- FBI director James the former director has entered an innocent plea to giving untrue testimony to US legislators and hindering a legislative process.

The former director's legal representative entered the answer on his behalf in a national courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday.

His attorney announced he would attempt to have the case thrown out for several causes including that his defendant, a detractor of President Donald Trump, was being singled out.

The former director was indicted just days after Donald Trump urged his attorney general to proceed against him.

Court Developments

During the hearing on Wednesday, his attorney the legal representative advised the judge they planned to file several legal requests to terminate the proceedings before a trial, arguing the legal action was retaliatory and that a federal prosecutor was improperly designated to assume control of the legal matter.

Mr Comey's case was first handled by Erik Siebert, who stepped down under scrutiny from the former president after his examination into another opponent - the New York official - did not succeed to initiate prosecution.

Courtroom Atmosphere

The former director seemed in optimistic frame of mind as he came into the court on Wednesday, speaking with his attorneys and being lighthearted. He was supported by his wife, Mrs Failor and child Maureen, a federal prosecutor who the previous administration terminated.

Following the reading to the judge state his rights and the pair of allegations against him in the courtroom on mid-week, Mr Comey was questioned if he comprehended the charges.

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

Previous Events

The former director was the head of the FBI from four years and was dismissed about a few months into the former president's first term as commander-in-chief. At the time, Mr Comey was overseeing an examination into international campaign influence and whether there were any links between the Russian government and the election effort.

Throughout his leadership, Mr Comey triggered a backlash from the Democratic party when he announced just shortly prior to the 2016 election that he was examining Democratic candidate the candidate's use of a personal email system. Indictments against Clinton were never brought, causing negative feedback from the Republican party as well.

Current Allegations

Government attorneys allege Mr Comey lied to Congress during a congressional hearing in 2020 when he was being examined about both the email probe as well as the foreign influence inquiry. They allege he deceived the legislative body by claiming he had not approved someone at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to release to media organizations data about the agency probes.

Legal representatives also charge Mr Comey of "wrongfully trying to sway, obstruct and slow" the committee by giving misleading testimony to it.

Individual Responses

Through a recording James Comey posted to his online platform after he was charged, he declared he was innocent and alleged the former president of acting like a "tyrant".

"Our household have been aware for years that there are costs to opposing Mr Trump," he said. "We choose not to live on our knees."

"I'm innocent," he continued. "Therefore proceed with a court case."

These allegations against Mr Comey emerged after Trump posted on online platforms insisting on his chief prosecutor, the attorney general, take legal action against Mr Comey and others.