Comey asks court to dismiss ’86 47′ seashell case

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What happened: Comey asks judge to dismiss Trump 'seashells' case citing lack of 'true threat'

Where coverage diverges: Center: 2 (CNBC — Top, The Hill); Lean Left: 1 (CBS News — Top).

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Lean Left · 1 source

CBS News — Top Lean Left

Comey asks judge to drop case over seashells Instagram post

Former FBI Director James Comey argued that criminal charges stemming from an Instagram post should be dropped because his speech is protected by the First Amendment.

Mixed Factuality · Other

Center · 2 sources

The Hill Center

Comey moves to dismiss seashell case as ’86 47′ message was not a ‘true threat’

High Factuality · Public corporation

CNBC — Top Center

Comey asks judge to dismiss Trump 'seashells' case citing lack of 'true threat'

Ex-FBI Director James Comey is charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump by posting an Instagram photo of seashells forming the message "86 47."

Mixed Factuality · Other

Right · 1 source

Washington Examiner Right

Comey asks court to dismiss ’86 47′ seashell case

Trump has interpreted "86 47" messages as open calls for his assassination, but James Comey denies that was his intention.

High Factuality · Billionaire-owned

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