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Ex- Federal Bureau of Investigation head James the ex-FBI chief has entered an innocent plea to making false statements to congressional representatives and obstructing a lawmaking procedure.

His lawyer entered the answer on his behalf in a national courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning.

His attorney stated he would try to have the legal matter terminated for multiple factors including that his the accused, a detractor of former President Trump, was being targeted.

James Comey was formally accused shortly after Trump pushed his top legal official to proceed against him.

Court Developments

In court on mid-week, Comey's lawyer Mr Fitzgerald told the court they planned to file various motions to terminate the proceedings before a court case, claiming the legal action was vindictive and that a government lawyer was unlawfully designated to take over the legal matter.

Mr Comey's case was originally managed by a Virginia prosecutor, who resigned under scrutiny from Donald Trump after his probe into an additional rival - New York Attorney General Letitia James - was unable to file indictments.

Legal Setting

The former director came across in positive mood as he came into the courtroom on mid-week, speaking with his attorneys and sharing humor. He was accompanied by his spouse, Patrice Failor and offspring Maureen, a US lawyer who the Trump administration dismissed.

Upon hearing to the court read his rights and the dual charges against him in court on mid-week, James Comey was asked if he comprehended the allegations.

"Absolutely your honour. Appreciate it," he informed the court.

Background Context

The former director was the chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from four years and was fired about four months into the former president's first administration as commander-in-chief. At the moment, the director was leading an investigation into foreign election meddling and whether there were any links between the Russian government and Trump's campaign.

During his tenure, James Comey caused a backlash from Democrats when he declared just immediately preceding the 2016 election that he was investigating Democratic candidate Clinton's use of a private email server. Charges against Hillary Clinton were not filed, resulting in disapproval from conservative politicians as well.

Current Allegations

The federal government assert the former director lied to US lawmakers during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in September 2020 when he was being interrogated about both the previous examination as well as the election interference investigation. They allege he provided false information to the legislative body by saying he had not permitted someone at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to disclose to media organizations details about the FBI investigations.

Government lawyers also charge the defendant of "corruptly endeavoring to sway, block and impede" the panel by providing untrue information to it.

Individual Responses

Via social media James Comey shared to his Instagram after he was indicted, he declared he was innocent and charged Trump of conducting himself like a "tyrant".

"We have understood for a long time that there are consequences to standing up to Donald Trump," he said. "We refuse to live on our kneeling."

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

The accusations against James Comey emerged after the former president published on online platforms insisting on his attorney general, the attorney general, charge the former director and other people.