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Comey Lawyers: Agents Asked Mobster, AI About '86' Meaning

AI tool told Secret Service that claims it was a mafia term were an 'urban legend,' lawyers say

(Newser) - James Comey's lawyers say the Secret Service didn't just question their client over his photo of seashells, it swiftly looped in the president himself. In a new court filing seeking to toss a criminal case against the former FBI director, they say agents who interviewed Comey about his...

Comey's Lawyers Ask Judge to Toss Seashells Case

They say Instagram photo was protected speech and can't reasonably be seen as a 'true threat'

(Newser) - James Comey's lawyers say a beach photo doesn't belong in a federal courtroom. In a filing Monday, attorneys for the former FBI director asked a federal judge to toss the Trump administration's criminal case over an Instagram image of seashells arranged as "86 47," which...

Judge: '86-47' Flag Is Protected Speech
Judge: '86-47'
Flag Is No Threat
Jun 2, 2026 6:00 AM CDT

Judge: '86-47' Flag Is No Threat

Anti-Trump group can keep flying flag on National Mall under temporary restraining order

(Newser) - A "86-47" protest flag near the National Mall can keep flying, a federal judge has ruled. US District Judge Randolph Moss on Monday issued a restraining order barring the National Park Service from taking down Accountability Now USA's flag for at least two weeks, finding the slogan is aimed at...

There's More to Comey Case Than Seashells, Blanche Says

Schiff says DOJ just went after a Trump opponent

(Newser) - The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey involves more than a single social media post, the acting attorney general said Sunday. Todd Blanche, appearing on NBC's Meet the Press, emphasized that the case did not hinge only on an Instagram image of seashells arranged as "86-47,"...

James Comey Surrenders Over '86 47' Image

Ex-FBI director faces charges over alleged social media threat to Trump

(Newser) - James Comey's latest appearance in a federal courtroom lasted roughly five minutes but marked a sharp escalation in his long-running clash with President Trump's Justice Department. The former FBI director surrendered Wednesday in Alexandria, Virginia, where he was briefly placed under arrest before a short hearing on charges...

Lawyer: Comey 'Vigorously Denies' Seashells Charge

Indictment accuses ex-FBI director of threatening to kill Trump

(Newser) - James Comey says a photo of seashells has landed him in court—but he insists he's not backing down. The former FBI director on Tuesday addressed a fresh federal indictment accusing him of threatening to harm former President Trump over a social media image showing shells arranged to read...

DOJ Brings New Charges Against James Comey

Indictment centers on his '86 47' photo from the beach

(Newser) - Former FBI chief James Comey is once again facing federal charges, this time over a beach photo, the New York Times and the AP report. The Justice Department has obtained a new indictment of Comey tied to a social media post that showed an image of seashells spelling out "...

Maurene Comey's Lawsuit Against DOJ Will Go Forward

Judge rejects government bid to force case to a federal board

(Newser) - A federal judge just cleared the way for a politically charged lawsuit tied to one of President Trump's most prominent critics, reports the New York Times . Maurene Comey, a veteran federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, can move forward with her claim that the Trump...

James Comey Hit With Subpoena
James Comey Subpoenaed
Mar 20, 2026 1:15 AM CDT

James Comey Subpoenaed

Subpoena ties ex-FBI director to Trump-era Russia probe review

(Newser) - James Comey is back in prosecutors' sights. The former FBI director has been hit with a subpoena in a sweeping Florida-based investigation examining how the government handled the 2016 Russia election-interference probe and other Trump-related cases, sources tell NBC News and Axios . The inquiry is being run by Jason A....

Lindsey Halligan Is Officially Out as US Attorney

Judge threatened disciplinary action for anyone who called Trump loyalist a US attorney

(Newser) - Lindsey Halligan's brief and contentious run as the top federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia is over. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Tuesday night that Halligan, appointed on an interim basis by President Trump, is departing the post after just four months, per ABC News . The move...

Report: Prosecutor Fired in Clash Over Comey

Robert McBride was Lindsey Halligan's top deputy

(Newser) - A behind-the-scenes fight over how far to push a renewed criminal case against James Comey has cost a senior federal prosecutor his job, insiders say. Robert K. McBride, a longtime federal prosecutor who recently became the top deputy in the US attorney's office for the Eastern District of Virginia,...

Judge Rules Against DOJ on Comey Evidence

Decision adds obstacle before prosecutors seeking new indictment

(Newser) - A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from using key evidence to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, complicating the Trump administration's efforts to bring fresh charges as soon as next week. The ruling was issued Saturday night by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly in...

White House to Appeal Dismissal of Comey, James Cases

Karoline Leavitt says US attorney was rightfully appointed

(Newser) - The White House announced Monday that the Department of Justice will challenge a federal judge's dismissal of criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, the Hill reports. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized the decision by US District Judge Cameron Currie, who...

Federal Judge Tosses Comey, James Indictments

She rules that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed

(Newser) - A federal judge has dismissed the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, concluding that the prosecutor who brought the charges at President Trump's urging was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The rulings from US District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie...

Grand Jury Never Saw Final Comey Indictment, DOJ Admits

His lawyers say case should be tossed

(Newser) - A court hearing on Wednesday revealed a significant procedural lapse in the case against former FBI director James Comey, with Justice Department lawyers admitting that the full grand jury never reviewed the final indictment. The Washington Post reports that the "remarkable admission" came as US District Judge Michael Nachmanoff...

Judge Issues Scathing Ruling on 'Missteps' in Comey Case

It seems to raise the odds that the former FBI chief will see the case dismissed

(Newser) - The Justice Department engaged in a "disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps" when it secured an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ruled Monday, per the AP . In a rare move, the judge ordered prosecutors to hand over records of the grand jury proceedings to defense...

It's a Big Test in Court for Prosecutor of Comey, James

Pair contend that Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed

(Newser) - The Trump administration's prosecution of James Comey and Letitia James faces a critical test in court on Thursday, though for an unusual reason. At a hearing in Virginia, lawyers for the pair will try to persuade a judge that acting US Attorney Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed and, as...

Judge Scolds Prosecutors in Comey Case

He says their approach appears to be 'indict first, investigate second'

(Newser) - A federal judge on Wednesday ordered prosecutors in the criminal case of former FBI Director James Comey to give defense lawyers a trove of materials from the investigation, saying he was concerned the Justice Department's position had been to "indict first, investigate second."
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Ex-DOJ Officials, Scholars: Comey Case Must Be Tossed

Former officials say prosecution is political retribution, not justice

(Newser) - More than 100 former Justice Department officials are pushing a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case against former FBI director James Comey, alleging the prosecution is driven by political motives rather than legal merit, the Washington Post reports. The group—which spans both Republican and Democratic administrations and includes...

Bipartisan DOJ Alumni Urge Judge to Throw Out Comey Case

Group argues prosecution is politically driven and breaks precedent

(Newser) - A bipartisan group of more than 100 former Justice Department officials has asked a judge to dismiss the case against James Comey, arguing that the prosecution is driven by political motives. The group, which includes former attorneys general and US attorneys from past Republican and Democratic administrations, filed an amicus...

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