Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Summary
James Comey, former FBI Director, faces new criminal charges for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump through a social media post showing seashells arranged as "86 47." Legal experts say the case may be difficult to prove and could be challenged because the post might be protected free speech.Key Facts
- A federal grand jury indicted James Comey for a post that some say threatened President Trump.
- The post showed seashells forming the numbers "86 47," which some interpret as a violent message against President Trump.
- "86" is slang that can mean "to get rid of," but it also has non-violent meanings, like in restaurant language.
- Comey deleted the post and said he did not intend it as a threat.
- Legal experts say proving the post is a "true threat" under the law will be hard because First Amendment protects ambiguous speech.
- This is Comey’s second criminal case related to President Trump, with the first being dismissed due to a prosecutor’s improper appointment.
- Comey’s lawyer plans to ask the court to dismiss this case for being unfair and targeting Comey selectively.
- The Supreme Court has ruled that only clear threats, not ambiguous speech, can be criminally punished.
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