‘No serious dispute’ that Comey’s seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey , saying “there is no serious dispute” that a social media post of seashells he made last year could be…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department maintains its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, asserting "there is no serious dispute" that a recent Instagram post featuring seashells could be interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump. Prosecutors also challenge Comey's assertion that he discovered the seashells in the numerical sequence "86 47" while strolling on a North Carolina beach, suggesting his May 2025 social media comment was a subtle marketing ploy for an upcoming novel about a social media figure whose provocative words have incited his supporters to target his opponents.
The government's detailed arguments, filed in response to defense attempts to dismiss the case on grounds of vindictiveness and that Comey's post did not constitute a genuine threat, provide the most comprehensive explanation of their indictment to date.
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