Justice Department Defends Prosecution of James Comey Over Social Media Post
The Justice Department is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that his social media post featuring seashells could reasonably be interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump. Prosecutors claim Comey’s post, made shortly before the…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 19, 2026 —
The Justice Department is mounting a defense of its prosecution against former FBI Director James Comey, asserting that a social media post made by Comey, which featured seashells, could be reasonably construed as a threat directed at President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors argue that the post, which was shared shortly before the release of Comey’s novel, was an indirect effort to promote the book. They also contend that the post challenged Comey’s own account of how he found the seashells and their specific numerical arrangement.
The defense team representing James Comey has countered these claims, stating that the prosecution is politically motivated. They maintain that Comey’s social media post did not constitute a genuine threat.
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