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Why Justice Department faces high bar for conviction in new Comey case

Why Justice Department faces high bar for conviction in new Comey case

Summary

Federal charges have been filed against former FBI Director James Comey for a deleted social media post from 2025. The post included the numbers "86-47" spelled out with seashells on a beach, which is now part of an investigation.

Key Facts

  • James Comey is the former head of the FBI.
  • He faces federal charges related to a social media post.
  • The post showed “86-47” written with seashells on a beach.
  • The post was made in 2025 but has since been deleted.
  • The Justice Department must meet a high standard to get a conviction in this case.
  • Jessica Levinson, a legal expert, explained the challenges of this case on CBS News.
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