🔗 Share this article Previous Federal Bureau of Investigation Chief James Comey Submits Innocent Plea to Accusations of Falsehoods Congress Comey has asserted his non-guilt concerning the indictments Former Federal Bureau of Investigation head James the ex-FBI chief has denied the charges to giving untrue testimony to US legislators and hindering a legislative process. His attorney filed the answer representing him in a US district court in the Virginia city of Alexandria on Wednesday. Patrick Fitzgerald stated he would try to have the legal matter thrown out for various reasons including that his the accused, a opponent of President Donald Trump, was being singled out. Mr Comey was indicted shortly after the former president pushed his chief prosecutor to proceed against him. Legal Proceedings At the proceedings on Wednesday, the defense counsel Mr Fitzgerald advised the judge they planned to present several petitions to dismiss the proceedings before a court case, stating the prosecution was retaliatory and that a US attorney was wrongfully appointed to take over the case. James Comey's proceedings was originally overseen by Erik Siebert, who resigned under scrutiny from Trump after his examination into a different rival - the New York official - failed to bring criminal charges. Judicial Environment Mr Comey appeared in optimistic frame of mind as he came into the courtroom on mid-week, chatting with his attorneys and sharing humor. He was joined by his spouse, Patrice Failor and child his daughter, a US lawyer who the previous administration dismissed. Following the reading to the court recite his rights and the pair of allegations against him in the courtroom on mid-week, James Comey was inquired if he grasped the charges. "Yes your honour. Appreciate it," he stated to the court. Historical Information The former director was the FBI Director from four years and was fired about four months into Donald Trump's first term as commander-in-chief. At the period, he was directing an investigation into international campaign influence and whether there were any connections between Moscow and the election effort. Throughout his leadership, Mr Comey triggered a backlash from Democrats when he stated just immediately preceding the 2016 presidential election that he was probing political contender the candidate's use of a private email server. Legal actions against the candidate were not pursued, causing criticism from conservative politicians as well. Current Allegations Government attorneys allege James Comey provided false information to US lawmakers during a congressional hearing in September 2020 when he was being questioned about both the Clinton investigation as well as the Russia election probe. They claim he misled the upper house by stating he had not authorized someone at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to leak to journalistic entities details about the agency probes. Prosecutors also charge the defendant of "corruptly endeavoring to influence, obstruct and slow" the legislative group by making false statements to it. Personal Comments Through a recording James Comey shared to his social media after he was accused, he declared he was wrongly accused and charged the former president of behaving like a "autocrat". "My family and I have been aware for considerable time that there are ramifications to opposing Mr Trump," he stated. "We refuse to live on our bended knee." "I have done nothing wrong," he added. "Therefore proceed with a trial." The accusations against Mr Comey surfaced after Trump shared on social media calling for his chief prosecutor, Pam Bondi, prosecute Mr Comey and additional individuals. Associated Events Previous FBI head James Comey charged on two charges What allegations does previous chief James Comey confront?