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Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Alanna Durkin Richer And Eric Tucker, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the case are available from KSAT 12, including court papers filed by Comey's lawyers.
Former FBI Director James Comey is seeking to dismiss federal charges against him. His lawyers argue that a social media post featuring a photo of seashells was protected political speech, not a threat. The post in question included seashells arranged in a numerical pattern.
The government's case against Comey is based on the idea that the post constituted a "true threat" against President Donald Trump. However, Comey's defense team claims that the numerical arrangement is a common slogan meaning "get rid of" or "eject". Further details on the case are available from KSAT 12, including court papers filed by Comey's lawyers.
The outcome of the case is not yet known, as it is still pending in court.
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Category: local Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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