Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
Summary
James Comey, former FBI Director, asked a judge to dismiss federal charges against him related to a photo he posted on social media. The photo showed seashells arranged to represent "86 47," which prosecutors say was a threat against President Donald Trump, but Comey’s lawyers say it was protected political speech.Key Facts
- James Comey is charged with making a threat against President Donald Trump through a social media photo.
- The photo showed seashells arranged to mean "86 47," a phrase commonly used to mean "get rid of" or "eject."
- Comey’s lawyers say the photo is political speech protected by the First Amendment (freedom of speech).
- The government must prove that Comey intended the photo as a real threat, but no clear evidence of intent has been shown.
- Comey was previously investigated and charged but had another case dismissed due to issues with the prosecutor’s appointment.
- President Trump fired Comey in 2017 and has publicly criticized him since then.
- The case is seen by some as part of a wider effort by the Trump administration’s Justice Department to target its critics.
- The acting Attorney General said they plan to prove intent with witnesses and documents.
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