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Previous FBI director James the ex-FBI chief has denied the charges to giving untrue testimony to US legislators and obstructing a lawmaking procedure.

The former director's lawyer filed the response acting as his counsel in a US district court in Alexandria, Virginia on mid-week.

The defense lawyer declared he would attempt to have the legal matter thrown out for various reasons including that his client, a detractor of President Donald Trump, was being targeted.

The former director was charged shortly after Donald Trump pushed his top legal official to take action against him.

Court Developments

At the proceedings on mid-week, Comey's lawyer Mr Fitzgerald advised the court they planned to file multiple petitions to throw out the legal matter before a court case, arguing the legal action was spiteful and that a government lawyer was improperly designated to assume control of the legal matter.

The former director's proceedings was originally handled by a Virginia prosecutor, who resigned under scrutiny from Trump after his investigation into a different rival - New York Attorney General Letitia James - did not succeed to file indictments.

Judicial Environment

Mr Comey seemed in optimistic frame of mind as he walked into the courtroom on Wednesday, conversing with his legal team and sharing humor. He was supported by his spouse, Patrice Failor and offspring his daughter, a US lawyer who the previous administration terminated.

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

"Absolutely your honour. Thank you very much," he stated to the judge.

Historical Information

James Comey was the head of the FBI from 2013 to 2017 and was terminated about a few months into Donald Trump's first administration as national leader. At the moment, Mr Comey was leading an investigation into Russian election interference and whether there were any relationships between the Russian government and the election effort.

Throughout his leadership, the director triggered a negative reaction from the Democratic party when he announced just shortly prior to the national vote that he was probing political contender Hillary Clinton's use of a non-governmental email account. Charges against Clinton were not pursued, resulting in criticism from conservative politicians as well.

Present Charges

Prosecutors assert James Comey lied to US lawmakers during a congressional hearing in September 2020 when he was being questioned about both the previous examination as well as the Russia election probe. They allege he misled the upper house by claiming he had not authorized a person at the FBI to disclose to media organizations data about the agency probes.

Prosecutors also accuse James Comey of "improperly attempting to influence, block and impede" the committee by providing untrue information to it.

Individual Responses

In a video Mr Comey shared to his Instagram after he was charged, he stated he was wrongly accused and charged the former president of acting like a "tyrant".

"Our household have been aware for a long time that there are costs to challenging the former president," he commented. "We will not live on our knees."

"I have done nothing wrong," he continued. "Thus initiate a trial."

The charges against James Comey emerged after Trump shared on digital channels insisting on his top legal official, Pam Bondi, take legal action against James Comey and others.