Federal judge sets trial date for James Comey on charges related to seashell photo post
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Federal judge sets trial date for James Comey on charges related to seashell photo post

U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan scheduled a July 15 trial date for former FBI Director James Comey on charges that prosecutors allege stem from an Instagram post showing seashells arranged to spell "86 47." Prosecutors contend the post was a veiled threat against President Trump, interpreting "86" as slang meaning to "nix" or remove something. Comey's legal team has indicated plans to move to dismiss the case.

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How each outlet covered it
ABC NewsLeft-Center8h ago
Tentative trial date set in James Comey's 'seashell' case
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The HillCenter8h ago
Judge schedules criminal trial for James Comey for July 15
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Washington ExaminerRight5h ago
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Event #6769 · analyzed at 2026-05-08T22:13 UTC · last updated 7h ago