Comey’s Beach Post and Free Speech | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 27, 2026 · 1m

Former FBI Director James Comey is fighting to have his indictment dismissed after posting a beach photo with seashells spelling “eighty-six forty-seven” — a phrase his lawyers argue is protected political speech, not a criminal threat. They claim the phrase, commonly used to mean “get rid of,” has appeared on protest signs and apparel without legal consequences, and that prosecuting him would punish free speech. Comey even deleted the post after realizing some saw it as violent and cooperated with authorities. His defense insists the post doesn’t meet the legal standard for a “true threat,”…