- www.butlereagle.com reports: Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to dismiss federal charges against him, according to Butler Eagle.
- The charges are related to an Instagram post where Comey arranged seashells to read "86 47".
- Comey argues that his Instagram post was protected political speech and not a threat against President Donald Trump.
- His legal team contends that prosecuting such expression would suppress core political speech.
- As reported by Butler Eagle, Comey's defense further asserts that these charges would violate the First Amendment.
Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges
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Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to dismiss federal charges related to an Instagram post where he arranged seashells to read "86 47." His legal team argues this expression constitutes protected political speech, not a threat against President Trump, and that prosecuting it would violate First Amendment rights.
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