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Comey Moves to Dismiss Threat Indictment Over “8647” Photo

7/27/2026

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Former FBI Director James Comey filed a motion on Monday asking a federal judge to dismiss his indictment for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.
The indictment relates to a North Carolina beach photo in which seashells spell “8647”.
Prosecutors say the image is a “true threat” against the president.
Comey’s lawyers argue the photo is protected speech and that “8647” is a known political slogan opposing the president.

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Former FBI Director James Comey filed a motion on Monday asking a federal judge to dismiss his indictment for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump.
The indictment relates to a North Carolina beach photo in which seashells spell “8647”.
Prosecutors say the image is a “true threat” against the president.
Comey’s lawyers argue the photo is protected speech and that “8647” is a known political slogan opposing the president.