Lead prosecutor leaves DOJ's case accusing James Comey of threatening Trump
Summary
The lead federal prosecutor in the case accusing James Comey of threatening President Donald Trump is no longer on the case. The case is about a 2025 Instagram post by Comey showing seashells arranged as "86 47," which prosecutors claim was a threat to the president.Key Facts
- James Comey was charged last month in North Carolina with threatening President Trump.
- The case centers on a photo Comey posted showing seashells forming the numbers "86 47."
- The number "86" is slang for "throw out" or "get rid of," which some interpreted as a threat.
- Comey deleted the photo and said he didn’t realize the numbers could be seen as violent.
- Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Petracca, the lead prosecutor, was removed from the case and replaced by Timothy Severo.
- The case is set for trial in October 2025.
- Comey denies wrongdoing and plans to fight the charges, claiming the prosecution is politically motivated.
- Legal experts say proving something is a threat is very difficult, and some see the charges as an attack on free speech.
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