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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to federal authorities and appeared in a Virginia federal court on new charges alleging he threatened President Trump by posting a seashell photo on a North Carolina beach; the brief hearing granted him release with no conditions, and prosecutors said the case will move to the federal court in New Bern, NC for arraignment, with no plea entered and no date yet set. Comey’s lawyers plan to file motions alleging selective prosecution as the DOJ accelerates prosecutions in cases tied to Trump.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump by posting on Instagram a photo of seashells arranged to read '86 47' on a North Carolina beach; he appeared in a brief federal-court appearance in Virginia as the case moves to the Eastern District of North Carolina. The indictment says he knowingly transmitted a threat in interstate commerce, while Comey says the post was misunderstood and has since been removed, asserting his innocence.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the DOJ on two felony counts of threatening the president’s life over a year-old social-media post featuring seashells that spelled “8647.” The DOJ says the post constitutes a death threat against President Trump and has issued an arrest warrant; Comey says he didn’t know that “86” could be read as violent and removed the post. The case tests the Supreme Court’s 2023 standard that a defendant must knowingly understand their statement could be read as a threat, otherwise it’s protected by the First Amendment. This is the second time the Trump-era DOJ has pursued charges against Comey after a prior indictment for lying to Congress was dismissed on procedural grounds. The five-year statute of limitations may limit related actions, and the outcome could influence other cases against political opponents.
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on two counts for allegedly posting an Instagram image of seashells arranged to read '86 47,' which prosecutors say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump. The case, filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina, is part of the DOJ’s broader busca against political opponents, though Comey and his lawyers deny any wrongdoing and say they will vigorously contest the charges. The indictment focuses on alleged intent and how a reasonable reader might interpret the post, a point disputed by Comey’s team.