US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
3 sources·Updated August 19, 2026
James Comey prosecution
Covered by 3 sources
- NBC News Top·7h agoBook him: Prosecutors using James Comey’s novel against him in seashells case
Comey’s novel centers on a villain who sends coded messages urging retaliation against his political rivals. In new filings, federal attorneys argue that life imitated art.
Read at NBC News Top → - CNBC Top News·8h agoDOJ cites Comey's novel in urging judge not to toss ‘86 47' seashells threat to Trump case
"There is no serious dispute that an objective viewer of Comey's post could read it to mean 'Kill President Trump,'" prosecutors said.
Read at CNBC Top News → - Guardian UK·13h agoUS justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
Justice department claims there’s ‘no dispute’ over whether ex-FBI head’s post could be read as a threat against Trump The US Department of Justice has defended its prosecution of former FBI director James Comey, claiming in new court documents there is “no serious dispute” that…
Read at Guardian UK →
