Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty in the Trump Justice Department case accusing him of lying to Congress.

The case has amplified concerns the Justice Department is being weaponised in pursuit of President Donald Trump's political enemies and is operating at the behest of a White House determined to seek retribution for perceived wrongs against the president.

Mr Comey entered a not guilty plea through his lawyer at the federal court in Virginia to allegations that he lied to Congress five years ago.

The indictment two weeks ago followed an extraordinary chain of events that saw Mr Trump publicly implore Attorney General Pam Bondi to take action against Mr Comey and other perceived adversaries.

The Republican president also replaced the veteran attorney who had been

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