The Justice Department is doubling down on its case against former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that his viral seashell post—featuring the number 86—could be interpreted as a threat to President Trump. Prosecutors say an objective viewer, especially with context from Comey’s wife’s recent post defining “86” as “get rid of,” might reasonably see it as incitement. The defense counters that “86” is a widely used, non-violent phrase in protests and accuses prosecutors of withholding evidence and acting politically. They also question the authenticity of the seashells’ origin and note the post came just before Comey’s novel, which includes a violent character. Despite claims of political motivation, the government insists the indictment was made independently, without presidential direction.
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