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DOJ cites Comey's novel in urging judge not to toss '86 47' seashells threat to Trump case

Wednesday, August 19, 2026


The Department of Justice cited a social media post by former FBI Director James Comey in a court filing opposing a motion to dismiss charges related to alleged threats against President Trump. Prosecutors stated that the post contained language that "an objective viewer could read it to mean 'Kill President Trump.'" The filing did not specify additional details about the charges, the defendant, or the specific timing of the post in question.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/comey-trump-8647-seashells-threat-doj.html

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