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Ex- FBI head James the ex-FBI chief has entered an innocent plea to providing misleading information to lawmakers and hindering a lawmaking procedure.

The former director's legal representative entered the response representing him in a national courtroom in the Virginia city of Alexandria on Wednesday morning.

Patrick Fitzgerald stated he would seek to have the case dismissed for multiple factors including that his client, a detractor of Donald Trump, was being targeted.

James Comey was indicted soon after the former president urged his attorney general to proceed against him.

Legal Proceedings

During the hearing on mid-week, Comey's lawyer the legal representative told the judge they aimed to file several petitions to terminate the legal matter before a legal hearing, claiming the government's case was retaliatory and that a government lawyer was wrongfully assigned to take over the proceedings.

Mr Comey's case was initially overseen by a Virginia prosecutor, who resigned under scrutiny from Donald Trump after his examination into a different political adversary - New York Attorney General Letitia James - failed to file indictments.

Judicial Environment

Mr Comey came across in good spirits as he entered the courtroom on Wednesday, chatting with his legal team and sharing humor. He was accompanied by his partner, his wife and child Maureen Comey, a federal prosecutor who the previous administration dismissed.

Upon hearing to the judge state his legal protections and the dual charges against him in the courtroom on mid-week, James Comey was asked if he grasped the allegations.

"Absolutely your honour. Appreciate it," he told the proceedings.

Previous Events

Mr Comey was the chief of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from four years and was terminated about a few months into Donald Trump's first administration as national leader. At the moment, he was leading an probe into Russian election interference and whether there were any connections between Moscow and the election effort.

During his tenure, the director sparked a counter-response from Democrats when he stated just shortly prior to the 2016 presidential election that he was examining political contender Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. Indictments against the candidate were never brought, causing criticism from Republicans as well.

Ongoing Accusations

Government attorneys allege James Comey gave untrue statements to Congress during a legislative proceeding in 2020 when he was being questioned about both the previous examination as well as the election interference investigation. They allege he misled the upper house by saying he had not approved a person at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to leak to journalistic entities details about the agency probes.

Prosecutors also accuse James Comey of "improperly attempting to affect, hinder and delay" the panel by providing untrue information to it.

Public Statements

Through a recording Mr Comey posted to his online platform after he was accused, he stated he was not guilty and alleged the former president of acting like a "tyrant".

"My family and I have understood for years 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 continued. "So let's have a court case."

These allegations against James Comey came after Trump posted on digital channels insisting on his top legal official, Ms Bondi, charge Mr Comey and additional individuals.