Investigators in Comey seashells case omitted key facts and distorted others, defense lawyers allege
Summary
Federal officials involved in prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey are accused by his lawyers of misleading judges, hiding facts, and submitting false statements in a case about a social media post. The post showed seashells arranged to read "86 47," which authorities said threatened President Donald Trump, but Comey's defense argues the prosecution is unfair and politically motivated.Key Facts
- James Comey was charged with threatening President Donald Trump through an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as "86 47."
- The number "86" is often used to mean "get rid of" or "eject," but it is not usually linked to violence.
- Comey removed the post after realizing others saw it as a threat.
- Defense lawyers claim investigators did not find evidence that Comey intended a violent threat and withheld this information from judges.
- The FBI searched for connections between Comey and the term "86" but found no clear evidence.
- Investigators interviewed Salvatore Gravano, a government cooperator, who did not recall discussing "86" with Comey.
- Comey’s lawyers argue the prosecution is a selective and retaliatory effort by the Trump administration.
- They also request access to grand jury transcripts and describe Secret Service surveillance of Comey as unlawful.
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