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Former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey has denied the charges to giving untrue testimony to congressional representatives and hindering a congressional proceeding.

The former director's attorney entered the answer representing him in a national courtroom in the Virginia city of Alexandria on mid-week.

Patrick Fitzgerald declared he would attempt to have the proceedings thrown out for multiple reasons including that his the accused, a opponent of President Donald Trump, was being selectively prosecuted.

The former director was indicted shortly after Donald Trump pressured his attorney general to proceed against him.

Court Developments

In court on Wednesday, his attorney Mr Fitzgerald advised the magistrate they intended to file multiple petitions to throw out the proceedings before a trial, arguing the prosecution was vindictive and that a federal prosecutor was wrongfully assigned to handle the legal matter.

The former director's legal matter was initially handled by the original attorney, who stepped down under pressure from the former president after his probe into a different rival - New York Attorney General Letitia James - did not succeed to bring criminal charges.

Courtroom Atmosphere

James Comey came across in good spirits as he entered the courtroom on Wednesday, speaking with his attorneys and making jokes. He was joined by his partner, Mrs Failor and offspring Maureen Comey, a US lawyer who the Trump administration recently fired.

Following the reading to the judge read his constitutional guarantees and the two counts against him in court on Wednesday, James Comey was asked if he understood the allegations.

"Yes your honour. Thank you," he stated to the judge.

Historical Information

James Comey was the FBI Director from four years and was terminated about four months into Trump's first term as national leader. At the moment, Mr Comey was leading an investigation into international campaign influence and whether there were any links between Russia and the presidential campaign.

Throughout his leadership, James Comey triggered a negative reaction from the Democratic party when he stated just immediately preceding the national vote that he was examining political contender Clinton's use of a private email server. Charges against the candidate were not pursued, leading to negative feedback from Republicans as well.

Ongoing Accusations

Prosecutors claim the former director gave untrue statements to US lawmakers during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in 2020 when he was being interrogated about both the previous examination as well as the Russia election probe. They say he deceived the legislative body by claiming he had not permitted an individual at the FBI to release to news outlets information about the government examinations.

Legal representatives also accuse the defendant of "corruptly endeavoring to affect, obstruct and impede" the legislative group by making false statements to it.

Personal Comments

Through a recording the former director published to his online platform after he was charged, he declared he was innocent and alleged the former president of acting like a "tyrant".

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

"I'm innocent," he continued. "Thus initiate a court case."

The charges against James Comey came after Donald Trump posted on social media calling for his top legal official, Pam Bondi, prosecute James Comey and other people.