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Comey Seeks Dismissal of Threat Charges Over Instagram Post

7/27/2026

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FBI Director James Comey asked a judge on Monday to dismiss the charges over his Instagram post showing “86 47.”
His lawyers argue the “86 47” is speech, not a true threat to President Donald Trump.
The indictment alleges Comey knowingly threatened Trump’s life and transmitted that threat across state lines.
President Donald Trump called Comey a “corrupt piece of garbage” and said the post implied assassination.

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FBI Director James Comey asked a judge on Monday to dismiss the charges over his Instagram post showing “86 47.”
His lawyers argue the “86 47” is speech, not a true threat to President Donald Trump.
The indictment alleges Comey knowingly threatened Trump’s life and transmitted that threat across state lines.
President Donald Trump called Comey a “corrupt piece of garbage” and said the post implied assassination.