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Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Alanna Durkin Richer And Eric Tucker, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 27, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the case are available from the source, including court papers filed by Comey's lawyers.
Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to dismiss federal charges against him. His lawyers argue that a social media post featuring a photo of seashells was protected political speech, not a threat against President Donald Trump. The post in question included seashells arranged in a numerical pattern.
Comey's defense team claims this does not constitute a "true threat" against the president. The meaning behind the numerical arrangement has been used in various contexts, including online items and protests. Further details on the case are available from the source, including court papers filed by Comey's lawyers.
The outcome of the case is not yet known, as a judge is still considering the request to throw out the charges.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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