Comey alleges Trump pushed prosecution over ‘8647’ seashell post
Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey’s lawyers claim that Secret Service agents illegally watched him and that President Donald Trump asked for updates about the investigation into Comey’s Instagram post showing seashells that spelled “8647.” The US Department of Justice charged Comey, saying the post was a threat to the president, but his lawyers argue the case is unfair and should be dismissed as protected free speech.Key Facts
- James Comey posted a picture on Instagram of seashells arranged to spell “8647.”
- The US Justice Department said the post was a threat on President Trump’s life and charged Comey in April.
- Comey’s lawyers say the prosecution is unfair and motivated by President Trump’s dislike of Comey.
- Secret Service agents reportedly tracked Comey’s phone and followed him and his wife without a proper warrant.
- President Trump requested regular updates on the investigation.
- The meaning of “86” was unclear and not proven to be violent.
- Comey voluntarily spoke with Secret Service agents and later deleted the post, saying he opposed violence.
- A previous charge against Comey for lying to Congress was dismissed because of a legal issue with the prosecutor’s appointment.
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