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Secret Service Surveilled Comey in Trump 8647 Threat Case
Lawyers for James Comey allege that the U.S. Secret Service conducted illegal electronic surveillance of him in May 2025 at the request of a high-level official. This occurred on the same day President Trump claimed Comey was threatening him by posting the numbers '8647'. The court filing states that the surveillance was deemed 'legally questionable' by a Secret Service supervisor but proceeded nonetheless. Comey's lawyers are seeking to dismiss an indictment against him, emphasizing the Secret Service's coordination with the DOJ and the President. This legal dispute may impact public perception of government surveillance practices and political accountability.
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Comey Indictment Dismissal Request Cites Seashells and Free Speech
James Comey has asked a federal judge to dismiss his indictment for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump, arguing that a photo he posted of seashells depicting the number '8647' does not constitute a 'true threat'. Comey's lawyers claim the image is a form of protected free speech, referring to '8647' as a well-known political slogan. He was indicted in April 2023 by a grand jury in North Carolina following Trump's claims of wrongdoing. Comey's case highlights ongoing legal challenges as he faces previous indictments as well, impacting perceptions of the legal system's fairness and political implications.
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Comey Indicted Again Over Instagram Post Alleging Threat to Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges he threatened President Donald Trump through a social media post featuring seashells spelling '8647'. This is the second federal indictment of Comey since Trump's second presidential term began, following previous allegations leading to charges of making false statements to Congress and obstruction, which were later dismissed. The indictment comes amidst ongoing political tensions where Trump has publicly called for actions against Comey and other perceived adversaries. The Department of Justice is yet to provide a comment on these developments.
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