By Andrew Goudsward, Sarah N. Lynch and Jan Wolfe WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Former FBI Director James Comey on Monday asked a federal judge to dismiss criminal charges against him, arguing that the U.S. attorney who brought the case was unlawfully appointed and that he is being unfairly targeted because of President Donald Trump's "personal spite" against him.

Former FBI Director James Comey is asking a federal court in Virginia to dismiss the indictment brought against him by a former Trump aide who was recently installed to lead a prosecutor's office in the state.

Former FBI Director James Comey, a longtime foe of President Trump, appeared in Virginia for an arraignment, in his first court appearance since he was charged.

Sen. Lindsey Graham details Justice Department and FBI bias against Donald Trump, citing James Comey's actions and Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigations.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Oct. 8 to charges that he lied to Congress and obstructed a congressional proceeding in 2020.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty today in federal court in Alexandria, Va., in a case pushed to prosecution by President Donald Trump.

Comey is expected to plead not guilty to the charges, which were brought by Trump’s former personal attorney, Lindsey Halligan, who was installed last month.