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Salvatore Gravano told an FBI agent that James Comey 'had to know' that the mob term '86' meant killing, a detail in the DOJ case accusing Comey of threatening President Trump via a seashell-posted image; Gravano’s affidavit disputes that Comey understood the term’s violent meaning, while Comey says there was no violent intent and he removed the post. The FBI found no Gambino materials referencing '86'.
A PEN America statement criticizes prosecutors for citing James Comey’s novel FDR Drive to bolster an indictment alleging he threatened Trump. The DoJ argues a seashell image post with the code “8647” could be read as a threat and involved cross-state transmission, while Comey and his lawyers say the post was protected speech and not a true threat. The case hinges on whether fiction or a literary metaphor can be used to criminalize free expression.
North Carolina prosecutors argue that James Comey’s Instagram photo of seashells forming “8647” alongside references to his crime novel FDR Drive shows a “true threat” against President Trump. Comey, indicted on two felony counts, has pleaded not guilty; prosecutors say the context and the novel’s villainy support their case, while Comey contends the charges are not warranted and discusses potential misunderstandings around slang like “86.” The filing also emphasizes that the decision to prosecute rests with the U.S. attorney, not the President.
White House releases newly declassified FBI memos showing a 2017 counterintelligence inquiry into whether Trump’s firing of James Comey was connected to Russia, raising questions about possible obstruction and whether Trump directed or coordinated with Russia. Mueller’s investigation later found no conspiracy by the Trump campaign with Russia, while a Durham review concluded the FBI lacked a solid factual basis to start Crossfire Hurricane. The annex also discusses Clinton campaign efforts to smear Trump by tying him to Russia.
Comey’s lawyers move to dismiss the April indictment accusing him of threatening President Trump, arguing vindictive and selective prosecution and alleging the Secret Service illegally surveilled Comey at the DOJ/White House’s request; the filing says the agency began treating the '8647' Instagram post as coded language for a threat on the same day Trump claimed Comey posed a danger, and that surveillance included monitoring Comey and his wife and even visits to their deceased son’s grave.
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment on charges of threatening to kill President Trump, arguing that his Instagram seashells post spelling "8647" is protected political speech and not a true threat, noting the slogan’s broad use and opposition to the president.
The numbers 8647 were etched into the grass on the National Mall, a symbol reportedly signaling opposition to President Donald Trump. US Park Police are investigating the markings as vandalism ahead of a UFC event tied to Trump’s birthday, with emergency vehicles blocking the area and grass samples collected for testing. Interior officials condemned the act as deranged vandalism and said threats to the president are taken seriously, while the origin and exact timing of the markings remain unclear and a past shell-display incident involving James Comey is noted.
The lead federal prosecutor who signed the indictment accusing James Comey of threatening Donald Trump via an Instagram seashell image that formed '86 47' has left the case, replaced by Timothy Severo. The indictment charges one count of threatening the president’s life and one of transmitting an interstate threat; Comey denies wrongdoing, and the trial remains set for October amid debate over prosecutorial motives and First Amendment concerns.
A rookie AUSA who led the Comey seashells indictment has stepped aside; Timothy Severo now leads the case in the Eastern District of North Carolina, with the two‑count indictment facing ongoing legal challenges and a potential October trial if it survives scrutiny.
The article highlights a controversial push surrounding a proposed 1.8 billion DOJ fund tied to Trump, with MyPillow founder Mike Lindell seeking millions and former FBI director James Comey saying he would be in line, signaling high-profile attention and partisan contention over the fund.
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defended a two‑count felony indictment of former FBI director James Comey over an Instagram photo of seashells arranged to spell '86 47', insisting the case rests on more than the image. Critics question the strength of the evidence and frame it as a political move against Trump rivals, while Blanche and prosecutors say the public will see the full evidence at a trial in the Eastern District of North Carolina.
NBC News reports that Florida candidate Mark Davis sells 8647-themed gear amid a broader online market; legal experts say the slogan is likely protected political speech and unlikely to lead to charges for buyers or sellers, even as James Comey faces a two-count indictment over an Instagram seashell photo that some see as a potential true threat. The piece frames the distinction between expressive symbolism and threats in today’s polarized political climate, with comparisons to 8646 merchandise and ongoing debate over what counts as permissible political expression.
A federal indictment of former FBI Director James Comey centers on the meaning of '86'—whether it signals a threat to kill the president or simply to remove something—an ambiguity that could undermine prosecutors' ability to prove intent beyond a reasonable doubt. The charges spell out threatening the president and transmitting a threat via Instagram, with a combined maximum penalty of 10 years. Comey says there was no violent intent and deleted the post; Trump argues it signaled assassination. Legal experts are split on whether the evidence supports intent.
An opinion piece arguing that the Comey indictment is a politicized DOJ move aimed at pleasing Trump, built around a seashell Instagram post; it mocks Acting AG Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, weighs Senator Thom Tillis’s hesitation on Blanche’s bid for permanent attorney general, and briefly notes Jerome Powell’s decision to remain at the Fed amid investigations, illustrating how Washington power struggles unfold against a backdrop of Iran tensions and economic volatility.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted in North Carolina for allegedly threatening President Trump by posting an Instagram image of seashells forming '8647'; prosecutors say the post transmitted a threat in interstate commerce, while Comey contends it was protected speech, a case that tests free-speech boundaries and the nature of political retaliation.