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Ex- Federal Bureau of Investigation head James the former director has entered an innocent plea to making false statements to lawmakers and obstructing a legislative process.

His legal representative submitted the answer on his behalf in a national courtroom in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning.

The defense lawyer announced he would seek to have the proceedings terminated for multiple factors including that his defendant, a detractor of Donald Trump, was being singled out.

The former director was charged just days after Trump pushed his chief prosecutor to move forward against him.

Judicial Process

During the hearing on Wednesday, Comey's lawyer the legal representative told the magistrate they intended to file multiple legal requests to terminate the proceedings before a court case, claiming the government's case was retaliatory and that a federal prosecutor was unlawfully appointed to handle the proceedings.

James Comey's case was originally managed by Erik Siebert, who left his position under influence from Trump after his probe into an additional rival - NY AG Letitia James - failed to bring criminal charges.

Courtroom Atmosphere

James Comey came across in positive mood as he came into the courtroom on Wednesday, speaking with his lawyers and being lighthearted. He was accompanied by his wife, Patrice Failor and child his daughter, a federal prosecutor who the former government dismissed.

Upon hearing to the judge state his constitutional guarantees and the two counts against him in legal proceedings on mid-week, James Comey was inquired if he understood the allegations.

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

Previous Events

The former director was the head of the FBI from 2013-2017 and was dismissed about four months into Trump's initial presidency as commander-in-chief. At the time, he was leading an investigation into foreign election meddling and whether there were any connections between the Russian government and the presidential campaign.

Throughout his leadership, Mr Comey triggered a negative reaction from the Democratic party when he stated just immediately preceding the 2016 presidential election that he was examining political contender Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. Indictments against Clinton were not pursued, leading to criticism from conservative politicians as well.

Current Allegations

Government attorneys allege Mr Comey provided false information to the legislature during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in 2020 when he was being examined about both the Clinton investigation as well as the election interference investigation. They say he misled the legislative body by stating he had not permitted a person at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to disclose to news outlets information about the FBI investigations.

Government lawyers also allege James Comey of "improperly attempting to affect, obstruct and slow" the committee by giving misleading testimony to it.

Personal Comments

Via social media the former director shared to his social media after he was accused, he said he was innocent and alleged the former president of acting like a "autocrat".

"Our household have known for considerable time that there are costs to challenging Donald Trump," he stated. "We refuse to live on our bended knee."

"I am not guilty," he added. "Therefore proceed with a legal proceeding."

These allegations against the former director surfaced after Trump posted on digital channels calling for his chief prosecutor, the attorney general, charge Mr Comey and other people.