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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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John Bolton Agrees to Plead Guilty, Faces $2.25M Fine
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to retaining classified information in a private diary. As part of a plea deal, he faces a potential sentence of up to 60 months in prison and a fine of $2.25 million. Bolton was indicted by a federal grand jury on eight counts of transmitting national defense information and 10 counts of retention of national defense information. The indictment states that he shared over a thousand pages of classified daily activities with unauthorized individuals, identified as his wife and daughter, who lacked security clearances.
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