Comey claims DOJ conducted "illegal" surveillance in motion seeking to dismiss charges
Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey filed motions to dismiss federal charges accusing him of threatening President Donald Trump by posting a photo with the numbers "86 47." Comey’s legal team alleges the government targeted him unfairly due to his criticism of the president and claims illegal surveillance and misleading information were involved in the investigation.Key Facts
- James Comey faces federal charges over a photo showing "86 47," which prosecutors say threatens President Trump.
- Comey’s lawyers argue the charges are politically motivated and seek to dismiss them.
- They accuse the Department of Justice of illegal electronic surveillance on Comey’s phone without a warrant.
- Discussions among Secret Service agents show concern about tracking Comey’s phone location after his Instagram post.
- Comey’s lawyers requested a hearing to examine if the government lied or misled judges when getting search warrants.
- The warrant affidavits allegedly omitted facts and falsely suggested Comey’s lawyer and wife obstructed the investigation.
- A witness cited in the warrant showed bias against Comey and misunderstood the meaning of "86 47" initially.
- FBI searches found no clear connection between Comey's work and the term "86," including in past cases Comey prosecuted.
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