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.

The lawyer defending James Comey against charges he lied to Congress might need to be kicked off the case over his alleged involvement in media leaks, the feds claim.

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.

Former FBI Director James Comey launched two efforts Monday to have the federal charges he faces for allegedly lying during congressional testimony thrown out: one that claims his case is the result of a personal vendetta by Trump,