Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post
Summary
James Comey, former FBI Director, asked a judge to drop charges that he threatened President Donald Trump. Comey's lawyers say his Instagram post with seashells forming "86 47" is political speech protected by the First Amendment and does not threaten violence.Key Facts
- Comey faces two charges of threatening to kill President Trump based on a seashell Instagram post.
- The post showed shells arranged as "86 47," which prosecutors say implies harm to the president.
- Comey deleted the post and said he opposed any violence.
- His defense argues the phrase "86" means "to get rid of" and is usually nonviolent slang.
- Lawyers say even if the post hints at violence, it is political exaggeration, which is protected speech.
- They warn that allowing the case to continue could harm free political expression by causing fear of prosecution.
- Comey has been a frequent critic of President Trump and was involved in the Russia investigation started during Trump's first term.
- Previous charges related to Comey were dismissed due to issues with the prosecutor’s appointment, and the Justice Department has appealed that dismissal.
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