'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
Former FBI Director James Comey posted a photo of a seashell online. The Justice Department is prosecuting him, claiming the post was a threat against a former president. Prosecutors say the post can reasonably be read as threatening, while the details of the disagreement are unclear from available reporting.
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Part of The Justice Department's criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey
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5 sourcesDOJ argues Comey novel shows he knew ‘86 47’ post was a threat against Trump
Prosecutors: ‘No Serious Dispute’ Comey Seashell Post Could Be Read As Trump Threat
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9 sourcesProsecutors claim Comey posted ‘86 47’ seashell photo to boost book sales
DOJ defends Comey prosecution, says 'no serious dispute' Trump post could be seen as a threat
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2 sourcesDOJ argues that 'there is no serious dispute' Comey's seashell post was threat against Trump
‘No serious dispute’ that Comey’s seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
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2 articlesUS Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post
US justice department defends prosecution of James Comey over ‘8647’ seashell post
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2 developments- Aug 19'No serious dispute' that Comey's seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
- Aug 20DOJ argues Comey novel shows he knew ‘86 47’ post was a threat against Trump
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