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Comey Charged Over Seashell Post | Durham News
James Comey faces federal charges for allegedly threatening President Trump via an Instagram post of seashells spelling “86 47”—a number tied to assassination attempts on Trump and his own novel. Prosecutors argue the case isn’t politically motivated, citing affidavits from U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle denying any White House pressure. Comey’s team claims selective prosecution and protected speech, but prosecutors insist jury should decide intent. The novel “FDR Drive” even coined the term “stochastic terrorism” to describe such online threats—now real-world consequences may be at stake as Comey…
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