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The DOJ asks a federal judge to keep James Comey’s indictment alive, arguing that his May 2025 seashells Instagram post forming '86 47' could be read as a coded threat to kill President Trump, drawing a parallel to coded messaging in Comey’s fiction 'FDR Drive.' Comey’s lawyers counter that the numbers are a non-violent restaurant code and not an intent to threaten the president.
President Trump suggests the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool vandalism was inspired by James Comey, as the DOJ’s ongoing cases against the former FBI director—centered on a seashell post alleged to threaten Trump—continue to unfold amid broader political fallout.
Lawyers for James Comey seek dismissal of the DOJ case over a seashell photo, alleging vindictive/prosecutorial abuse by Trump, citing Secret Service surveillance, and that agents even consulted ChatGPT and mob figure Sammy Gravano to interpret the term '86/8647' as a violent threat, while arguing the post was protected speech and not a true threat.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Carter Page’s appeal against James Comey and other FBI officials over the 2016 FISA wiretap tied to the Russia investigation, leaving lower-court rulings that the suit is time-barred by a three-year statute of limitations; Page had urged starting the clock from the 2019 inspector general report, but the Court issued a brief order with no comment.
The Supreme Court declined to revive Carter Page’s lawsuit against James Comey and other former officials over FBI surveillance, after Page had already settled related claims with the government for $1.25 million; the court did not provide an explanation for the denial.
The Supreme Court rejected Carter Page’s attempt to revive his lawsuit against James Comey and other FBI officials over the 2016 surveillance warrants, effectively closing the chapter on the case as the remaining FISA-based claims were time-barred and other claims had been settled.
Giant '8647' markings appeared on the National Mall in Washington, prompting a federal probe by U.S. Park Police and White House condemnation of political violence. The numbers are tied to the Comey indictment over a seashell photo allegedly threatening the president, with investigators collecting grass samples as they continue their inquiry ahead of Independence Day events.
US Park Police are investigating a large 8647 imprint in the National Mall grass, with samples collected to determine the cause; the numbers are linked to the slang 'eighty-six' and alleged threats against Trump, while prosecutors pursue charges against former FBI director James Comey over a beach-number post.
After the Justice Department unveiled an $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponisation Fund' as part of a settlement over Trump’s tax-return leak, high-profile critics like Michael Cohen and James Comey say they may file claims, arguing the fund could compensate those targeted for political reasons. The fund is described as broadly eligible and overseen by five appointees, prompting bipartisan debate about who qualifies and how funds will be allocated, while the settlement bars Trump and his family from payouts.
Maurene Comey gains permission to proceed with a lawsuit against the DOJ over her firing as a federal prosecutor, while James Comey faces an indictment in North Carolina for an Instagram post deemed a threat to the president; both are slated for late‑May pretrial conferences, illustrating a high‑profile clash with the Trump‑era DOJ.
President Donald Trump’s bid to indict former FBI Director James Comey has prompted a wave of turnover in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, with more than six prosecutors demoted or pushed out amid internal turmoil. Notable moves include the firing of Siebert, the ouster of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan after a judge found her appointment unlawful, and the demotion or firing of Maya Song, Brian Samuels, Robert McBride and Michael Ben’Ary. Comey was indicted again in April on charges including threats to the President. The EDVA handles key national-security cases, and officials say the upheaval has left the office understaffed and illustrates a politicized reliance on prosecuting political foes.
More than six prosecutors have been demoted or left the Eastern District of Virginia due to fallout from the DOJ’s push to prosecute former FBI director James Comey, leaving the office understaffed and disrupting major cases.
Former FBI Director James Comey asked to cancel his upcoming North Carolina court appearance on a two-count indictment alleging he threatened President Trump via an Instagram post featuring a seashell arrangement; the DOJ supports the request since he has already surrendered in Virginia and appeared there, with a judge saying the NC date could be canceled if a waiver of appearance is filed.
A North Carolina federal judge said Comey’s upcoming initial appearance could be canceled if he files a waiver by Friday; the hearing would proceed otherwise. The DOJ backs the waiver option. Comey faces two charges for allegedly threatening President Trump via a seashells photo, each carrying up to five years in prison. Comey has denied wrongdoing and has already appeared in a Virginia court for an initial proceeding.
Former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to cancel his scheduled appearance in a case involving threats against Donald Trump, a move that awaits a court decision.