Tentative trial date set in James Comey's 'seashell' case
Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to stand trial on July 15 for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump by posting a photo of seashells shaped as "86 47" on Instagram. The numbers are interpreted by prosecutors as a hidden threat, while Comey’s lawyers plan to ask the court to dismiss the case.Key Facts
- James Comey faces charges related to a seashell photo posted on Instagram spelling out "86 47."
- Prosecutors say this photo was a coded threat against President Trump, the 47th president.
- "86" is slang meaning to get rid of or kill something or someone.
- The trial is tentatively set to begin on July 15 in a U.S. District Court in North Carolina.
- Comey will be formally arraigned on June 30 after a previous court appearance was canceled.
- Comey removed the Instagram post and said he opposed violence and did not intend a threat.
- His lawyers plan to file a motion to dismiss the charges.
- The case is part of renewed efforts by the Department of Justice to prosecute Comey after an earlier unrelated indictment was dismissed.
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