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Former FBI chief James the ex-FBI chief has entered an innocent plea to providing misleading information to congressional representatives and impeding a lawmaking procedure.

The former director's attorney filed the response on his behalf in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning.

The defense lawyer announced he would seek to have the proceedings dismissed for various causes including that his defendant, a opponent of President Donald Trump, was being selectively prosecuted.

James Comey was indicted shortly after the former president urged his chief prosecutor to take action against him.

Judicial Process

During the hearing on Wednesday, Comey's lawyer the legal representative advised the judge they planned to submit multiple petitions to dismiss the case before a trial, stating the government's case was retaliatory and that a US attorney was wrongfully assigned to take over the case.

Mr Comey's legal matter was originally handled by a Virginia prosecutor, who stepped down under pressure from Donald Trump after his investigation into a different political adversary - New York Attorney General Letitia James - did not succeed to bring criminal charges.

Judicial Environment

James Comey seemed in positive mood as he entered the legal venue on Wednesday, speaking with his legal team and being lighthearted. He was joined by his wife, Patrice Failor and child Maureen Comey, a federal prosecutor who the previous administration terminated.

Following the reading to the judge recite his rights and the dual charges against him in the courtroom on mid-week, James Comey was inquired if he understood the allegations.

"I do your honour. Appreciate it," he told the judge.

Previous Events

Mr Comey was the head of the FBI from four years and was dismissed about a few months into the former president's first administration as commander-in-chief. At the moment, Mr Comey was directing an probe into Russian election interference and whether there were any connections between Moscow and the election effort.

During his tenure, James Comey triggered a negative reaction from liberal politicians when he declared just shortly prior to the 2016 presidential election that he was investigating presidential nominee the candidate's use of a personal email system. Charges against the candidate were not pursued, leading to negative feedback from Republicans as well.

Ongoing Accusations

Prosecutors allege Mr Comey gave untrue statements to the legislature during a congressional hearing in September 2020 when he was being interrogated about both the email probe as well as the election interference investigation. They claim he deceived the Senate by stating he had not approved an individual at the FBI to release to journalistic entities data about the government examinations.

Prosecutors also allege James Comey of "corruptly endeavoring to influence, hinder and impede" the legislative group by providing untrue information to it.

Individual Responses

In a video Mr Comey shared to his social media after he was accused, he said he was not guilty and accused Trump of acting like a "tyrant".

"Our household have known for years that there are ramifications to standing up to the former president," he commented. "We will not live on our knees."

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

The accusations against the former director emerged after the former president published on digital channels insisting on his top legal official, Ms Bondi, charge James Comey and additional individuals.