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July 27, 2026
James Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Over Instagram Post
- Comey's legal team asserts that the indictment misinterprets his Instagram post, claiming it represents a political slogan rather than a threat.
- The Justice Department must respond to Comey's motions by August 18, and he plans to argue that the charges are politically motivated.
- Comey is expected to plead not guilty at his arraignment on September 30, with a jury trial scheduled for October 21.
5 Sources
- Comey asks judge to dismiss Trump 'seashells' case citing lack of 'true threat'Jul 27, 2026 at 3:39 PM · CNBC
- Comey moves to dismiss seashell case as '86 47' message was not a 'true threat'Jul 27, 2026 at 3:59 PM · The Hill
- Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post, arguing speech is protected by First AmendmentJul 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM · CBS News
- James Comey seashells case: Lawyers ask judge to dismiss Trump administration chargesJul 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM · NBC
- James Comey explains why he should not be charged with threatening Trump’s life in new ‘8647’ case filingJul 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM · Independent