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Judge May Dismiss Comey Instagram Threat Case

5/8/2026

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  • Judge Louise Flanagan will dismiss the Greenville appearance if Comey files a waiver by Friday.
  • Comey faces two counts for threatening President Donald Trump with an Instagram photo of seashells “86 47” in North Carolina.
  • Each count carries up to five years in prison and requires proof of intentional threat.
  • Justice Department backed Comey’s waiver and says investigators have evidence beyond Instagram post, though analysts doubt intent standard can be met.