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Trump Critics Eye Broad $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponisation' Fund for Claims
politics4 days ago

Trump Critics Eye Broad $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponisation' Fund for Claims

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.

via BBC|
#anti-weaponisation-fund#donald-trump#james-comey
Trump’s Comey indictment push triggers major DOJ staff shake-up in Virginia
us-politics17 days ago

Trump’s Comey indictment push triggers major DOJ staff shake-up in Virginia

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.

via The Independent|
#department-of-justice#doj-staff-turnover#donald-trump
politics19 days ago

Comey asks to skip North Carolina court date in Trump-threat case

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.

via Politico|
#court-appearance#donald-trump#indictment
Judge conditionally cancels Comey hearing if waiver filed in Trump threat case
politics19 days ago

Judge conditionally cancels Comey hearing if waiver filed in Trump threat case

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.

via Yahoo|
#federal-court#initial-appearance#james-comey
politics23 days ago

Tillis: Comey Was a Big Disappointment, Yet He Opposes Vindictive 8647 Prosecution

Sen. Thom Tillis says Comey was the 'biggest disappointment' of his Senate career but rejects the idea of a vindictive prosecution, questioning the 8647 indictment centered on a seashell Instagram post and urging that the case rest on more than a single image; DOJ officials say the evidence includes witnesses and documents beyond the post.

via Politico|
#8647-indictment#james-comey#justice-department
Indictment Against Comey Goes Beyond Seashell Post, Acting AG Says
politics23 days ago

Indictment Against Comey Goes Beyond Seashell Post, Acting AG Says

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Comey indictment isn’t about the Instagram seashell photo alone but a broader body of evidence gathered over about 11 months and presented to a grand jury; prosecutors say more evidence exists but can’t be disclosed, and the full case will be revealed at a public trial, while critics question the focus on the “86 47” seashells and related rhetoric.

via NBC News|
#department-of-justice#grand-jury#james-comey
Rogan calls Comey indictment over seashell post 'nuts'
us-politics24 days ago

Rogan calls Comey indictment over seashell post 'nuts'

Joe Rogan criticized the Trump-era indictment of former FBI Director James Comey over a seashell photo reading '86 47,' calling the move 'nuts' and arguing the charges rest on a stretched interpretation of threats that could threaten First Amendment protections. Comey faces two counts related to alleged threats against Trump stemming from the 2025 post, though prosecutors say '86' can mean remove or get rid of rather than harm. Comey maintains the message was political and insists he is not guilty; the case follows other DOJ actions involving Comey and the FBI.

via The Independent|
#donald-trump#fbi#indictment
Comey indicted again over '86 47' post, sparking true-threat debate
politics25 days ago

Comey indicted again over '86 47' post, sparking true-threat debate

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again on federal charges alleging his now-deleted Instagram post showing seashells arranged to spell '86 47' could be read as a threat to the President. The case centers on whether the post constitutes a true threat not protected by the First Amendment, a standard drawn from Watts, Elonis, and Counterman, with experts predicting a high bar for prosecutors and potential vindictive-prosecution defenses; Comey previously faced an indictment that was dismissed on procedural grounds.

via CBS News|
#86-47#first-amendment#instagram-post
Seashells threat case revives after Bondi's exit, Comey indictment moves forward
politics25 days ago

Seashells threat case revives after Bondi's exit, Comey indictment moves forward

Acting AG Todd Blanche pushed the DOJ to indict former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening the president with a seashell arrangement on a North Carolina beach after Pam Bondi was fired, accelerating a case that had stalled over interim-U.S. attorney appointment questions; the indictment was filed April 28 and hinges on leadership dynamics in the Eastern District of North Carolina.

via MS NOW|
#doj#eastern-district-of-north-carolina#james-comey
Trump’s Oval Office ramble fuses Ukraine and Iran, with Artemis II in the background
world26 days ago

Trump’s Oval Office ramble fuses Ukraine and Iran, with Artemis II in the background

During a White House ceremony honoring NASA’s Artemis II crew, Trump gave a wide-ranging, rambling Q&A that touched on Ukraine and Iran and even mixed up the two wars, floated the idea that Putin might help end the conflict, and weighed in on the Comey case and King Charles III, while praising NASA’s lunar mission and the astronauts.

via The Independent|
#artemis-ii#donald-trump#iran
Comey Faces Court Again Over New Indictment Tied to Instagram Seashell Post
politics27 days ago

Comey Faces Court Again Over New Indictment Tied to Instagram Seashell Post

Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in federal court for a second indictment accusing him of knowingly threatening President Trump via an Instagram post that showed seashells arranged to spell '86 47'; he did not plead, the judge declined to impose release conditions, and Comey’s lawyers plan to file motions to dismiss on grounds of selective and vindictive prosecution, while his 2025 case for lying to Congress remains under appeal.

via CBS News|
#court-appearance#donald-trump#first-amendment