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Comey Faces Prosecution as Lawyers Seek Dismissal, Discovery

9/7/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey.
Comey was indicted in April on two felony counts linked to an Instagram post of seashells reading “86 47.”
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance argued the prosecution is selective and vindictive because Trump views Comey as a political enemy.
Comey’s lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the indictment or, at minimum, grant discovery and a hearing.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is prosecuting former FBI Director James Comey.
Comey was indicted in April on two felony counts linked to an Instagram post of seashells reading “86 47.”
Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance argued the prosecution is selective and vindictive because Trump views Comey as a political enemy.
Comey’s lawyers asked the judge to dismiss the indictment or, at minimum, grant discovery and a hearing.