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Ex- FBI chief James the former director has denied the charges to making false statements to US legislators and hindering a lawmaking procedure.

The former director's lawyer filed the plea representing him in a national courtroom in the Virginia city of Alexandria on mid-week.

The defense lawyer declared he would seek to have the proceedings terminated for multiple causes including that his defendant, a detractor of Donald Trump, was being targeted.

James Comey was indicted just days after Donald Trump pressured his attorney general to move forward against him.

Judicial Process

During the hearing on Wednesday, his attorney Mr Fitzgerald informed the court they planned to file various motions to terminate the legal matter before a trial, claiming the legal action was retaliatory and that a US attorney was wrongfully designated to take over the case.

The former director's case was first handled by Erik Siebert, who stepped down under influence from the former president after his examination into an additional political adversary - the New York official - failed to file indictments.

Legal Setting

Mr Comey came across in optimistic frame of mind as he came into the legal venue on Wednesday, chatting with his legal team and making jokes. He was joined by his partner, his wife and daughter Maureen, a government attorney who the previous administration terminated.

After listening to the judge read his legal protections and the two counts against him in court on Wednesday, James Comey was asked if he comprehended the allegations.

"I do your honour. Thank you very much," he informed the judge.

Historical Information

James Comey was the FBI Director from 2013 to 2017 and was terminated about a few months into Trump's first term as national leader. At the period, Mr Comey was overseeing an investigation into foreign election meddling and whether there were any connections between the Russian government and the election effort.

During his tenure, Mr Comey sparked a counter-response from Democrats when he stated just immediately preceding the national vote that he was probing presidential nominee Clinton's use of a non-governmental email account. Indictments against Clinton were not pursued, leading to criticism from the Republican party as well.

Ongoing Accusations

Prosecutors claim Mr Comey lied to the legislature during a legislative proceeding in 2020 when he was being interrogated about both the Clinton investigation as well as the Russia election probe. They claim he misled the upper house by stating he had not permitted someone at the agency to release to news outlets data about the government examinations.

Legal representatives also accuse the defendant of "corruptly endeavoring to influence, hinder and impede" the legislative group by providing untrue information to it.

Individual Responses

In a video Mr Comey published to his Instagram after he was charged, he declared he was wrongly accused and charged the former president of conducting himself like a "autocrat".

"My family and I have been aware for considerable time that there are ramifications to opposing Donald Trump," he commented. "We refuse to live on our knees."

"I am not guilty," he stated further. "So let's have a trial."

The accusations against James Comey emerged after the former president posted on social media insisting on his attorney general, Ms Bondi, take legal action against Mr Comey and additional individuals.