Attorneys for James Comey have asked a federal judge to dismiss the seashells-based prosecution of the former FBI director, arguing that “dictionaries, context, precedent, and common sense” gut the Trump administration’s claim that a photo he posted on Instagram could possibly constitute an actual threat against President Donald Trump. If the case were to survive … Read more
Former FBI Director James Comey will go on trial in October over a photo he posted of seashells, provided the Trump administration’s case against him survives forthcoming legal challenges. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In an order on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan set … Read more
Federal prosecutors say former FBI Director James Comey’s use of the term “86” on Instagram was a threat “to do harm” to President Donald Trump — but some food service workers say the term is “everyday lingo” to them. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “It’s … Read more
Washington — A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey’s case challenging her firing by President Trump can move forward in federal court. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, had to … Read more