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Ex- FBI head James Comey has denied the charges to providing misleading information to US legislators and obstructing a legislative process.

His legal representative filed the response acting as his counsel in a federal court in Alexandria, Virginia on mid-week.

Patrick Fitzgerald stated he would try to have the proceedings thrown out for several causes including that his defendant, a detractor of former President Trump, was being selectively prosecuted.

The former director was charged soon after Donald Trump pushed his attorney general to take action against him.

Court Developments

During the hearing on Wednesday, Comey's lawyer the legal representative informed the court they intended to submit various legal requests to terminate the case before a trial, stating the legal action was spiteful and that a federal prosecutor was unlawfully designated to handle the case.

Mr Comey's legal matter was originally overseen by a Virginia prosecutor, who left his position under scrutiny from Trump after his investigation into a different political adversary - the New York official - did not succeed to file indictments.

Legal Setting

The former director came across in good spirits as he walked into the legal venue on Wednesday, speaking with his attorneys and being lighthearted. He was accompanied by his partner, Patrice Failor and child his daughter, a government attorney who the previous administration recently fired.

Upon hearing to the court read his legal protections and the two counts against him in the courtroom on mid-week, the defendant was asked if he comprehended the allegations.

"I do your honour. Thank you," he informed the judge.

Previous Events

The former director was the FBI Director from 2013-2017 and was terminated about four months into Trump's initial presidency as commander-in-chief. At the period, Mr Comey was overseeing an investigation into international campaign influence and whether there were any connections between Moscow and the presidential campaign.

Throughout his leadership, Mr Comey triggered a backlash from Democrats when he stated just immediately preceding the national vote that he was probing presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server. Charges against Clinton were not filed, leading to criticism from the Republican party as well.

Ongoing Accusations

Government attorneys allege the former director lied to Congress during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing in recent years when he was being questioned about both the Clinton investigation as well as the foreign influence inquiry. They say he misled the legislative body by stating he had not authorized a person at the Federal Bureau of Investigation to disclose to journalistic entities information about the agency probes.

Legal representatives also accuse James Comey of "corruptly endeavoring to influence, obstruct and impede" the panel by making false statements to it.

Personal Comments

Via social media Mr Comey shared to his online platform after he was accused, he stated he was wrongly accused and accused Trump of behaving like a "dictator".

"Our household have understood for considerable time that there are consequences to challenging Mr Trump," he commented. "We refuse to live on our kneeling."

"I'm innocent," he stated further. "So let's have a trial."

The accusations against James Comey surfaced after Trump posted on digital channels calling for his top legal official, Ms Bondi, prosecute Mr Comey and other people.