Comey says seashells post was political speech, not a threat, as he presses judge to dismiss charges
Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey asks a judge to dismiss charges accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump with a social media photo showing seashells arranged as "86 47." Comey's lawyers say the image was political speech, not a real threat, and is protected by the First Amendment.Key Facts
- James Comey faces federal charges for posting an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as "86 47."
- The numbers "86 47" are slang for "get rid of" or "eject," but are not always taken as a direct threat.
- Comey’s lawyers argue the photo is political speech protected by the First Amendment.
- The charges say Comey knowingly threatened to harm President Trump, but no evidence proves this intent.
- Comey deleted the post and said he opposes all violence.
- President Trump has publicly called for Comey’s prosecution and said the image clearly meant assassination.
- The case is part of a larger series of investigations by the Justice Department targeting people criticized by President Trump.
- A previous case against Comey in Virginia was dropped because of issues with the prosecutor’s appointment.
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