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Ex- Federal Bureau of Investigation chief James the former director has pleaded not guilty to providing misleading information to lawmakers and impeding a lawmaking procedure.

Mr Comey's attorney submitted the response acting as his counsel in a US district court in the Virginia city of Alexandria on mid-week.

The defense lawyer announced he would seek to have the proceedings dismissed for multiple causes including that his client, a opponent of Donald Trump, was being singled out.

Mr Comey was formally accused just days after Donald Trump pushed his top legal official to take action against him.

Judicial Process

In court on Wednesday, Comey's lawyer the legal representative advised the judge they intended to present multiple legal requests to terminate the case before a court case, claiming the prosecution was vindictive and that a US attorney was wrongfully appointed to take over the legal matter.

Mr Comey's proceedings was originally managed by Erik Siebert, who resigned under scrutiny from Donald Trump after his investigation into another rival - NY AG Letitia James - was unable to bring criminal charges.

Legal Setting

Mr Comey came across in good spirits as he entered the courtroom on Wednesday, chatting with his attorneys and making jokes. He was joined by his wife, Mrs Failor and offspring Maureen Comey, a federal prosecutor who the Trump administration recently fired.

After listening to the judge read his legal protections and the pair of allegations against him in court on Wednesday, James Comey was asked if he understood the accusations.

"Yes your honour. Appreciate it," he stated to the proceedings.

Historical Information

Mr Comey was the head of the FBI from four years and was fired about four months into Donald Trump's first term as national leader. At the time, he was leading an investigation into foreign election meddling and whether there were any connections between the Russian government and Trump's campaign.

While in office, James Comey triggered a negative reaction from liberal politicians when he stated 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 Hillary Clinton were not pursued, leading to negative feedback from Republicans as well.

Ongoing Accusations

Government attorneys assert James Comey provided false information to US lawmakers during a congressional hearing in 2020 when he was being examined about both the Clinton investigation as well as the election interference investigation. They claim he misled the upper house by saying he had not approved an individual at the agency to disclose to news outlets information about the agency probes.

Prosecutors also allege Mr Comey of "improperly attempting to sway, hinder and impede" the panel by providing untrue information to it.

Individual Responses

Via social media the former director posted to his Instagram after he was charged, he said he was wrongly accused and accused Donald Trump of behaving like a "autocrat".

"We have been aware for a long time that there are costs to standing up to the former president," he stated. "We will not live on our bended knee."

"I'm innocent," he stated further. "Thus initiate a legal proceeding."

These allegations against Mr Comey surfaced after Donald Trump posted on online platforms calling for his attorney general, Pam Bondi, take legal action against the former director and additional individuals.