Judge grants James Comey's request to delay his seashell trial
Summary
A judge approved former FBI Director James Comey’s request to delay his criminal trial, which involves allegations that he threatened President Donald Trump by posting a photo of seashells arranged to show the numbers "86 47." The trial is now set to begin on October 21, with Comey's arraignment scheduled for September 30.Key Facts
- James Comey is facing a criminal trial for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.
- The alleged threat involved a photo of seashells arranged as the numbers "86 47."
- Comey requested to delay the trial, and the judge agreed.
- The trial will now start on October 21, 2026.
- Comey’s arraignment, which is the formal reading of charges, is scheduled for September 30, 2026.
- Prosecutors did not object to the request to delay the trial.
- The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan.
- This is a developing legal case, so more updates are expected.
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