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Comey Seeks Dismissal of Threats Indictment, Trial Set for Oct

7/28/2026

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Summary

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James Comey asked a judge on July 27, 2026, to dismiss the indictment about his seashells post.
The 2026 indictment accuses Comey of threatening President Donald Trump and transmitting a threat, punishable by up to five years.
Comey's lawyers say “86 47” is hyperbole, that “86” means “remove,” and that prosecution violates the First Amendment.
Comey’s arraignment is set for September 30, 2026, and his trial for October 21, 2026.

History

Historical Context

On Oct 8 1998 the Republican-led House, urged by Speaker Newt Gingrich, voted 258-176 to open an impeachment inquiry into President Bill Clinton after the Starr Report. The House impeached him on Dec 19 1998; the Senate trial ran Jan 7–Feb 12 1999, ending in acquittal. It was the first presidential impeachment since Andrew Johnson in 1868 in the United States.

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Story summary

James Comey asked a judge on July 27, 2026, to dismiss the indictment about his seashells post.
The 2026 indictment accuses Comey of threatening President Donald Trump and transmitting a threat, punishable by up to five years.
Comey's lawyers say “86 47” is hyperbole, that “86” means “remove,” and that prosecution violates the First Amendment.
Comey’s arraignment is set for September 30, 2026, and his trial for October 21, 2026.

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