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The US Justice Department has defended its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that his seashell post reading '86 47' could be seen as a threat against President Trump. Prosecutors also suggested the post was a publicity stunt for his upcoming novel.
Lawyers for former FBI Director James Comey filed a motion accusing U.S. prosecutors of omitting key evidence and misrepresenting facts in a case over a seashell Instagram post they claim threatened President Trump. The defense argues the prosecution is politically motivated and seeks dismissal, citing failed searches linking the slang "86" to organized crime.
Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in a Virginia federal court on Wednesday facing charges related to a social media post prosecutors say threatened President Donald Trump's life. Comey surrendered on two counts and denies all allegations, vowing to fight in court. The case centers on an Instagram photo of seashells arranged to read '8647,' which some interpreted as a coded threat.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been federally indicted for posting an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as the number '8647', allegedly threatening President Donald Trump. The case has sparked debate over whether the justice system is being used for political retribution.
