James Comey’s seashells photo trial set for October
Former FBI Director James Comey is set to go on trial in October over a controversial Instagram photo of seashells. The case, which alleges that the photo expressed intent to harm President Trump, has sparked claims of selective prosecution from Comey’s legal team. Pretrial motions are due in late July, with the trial scheduled to begin on October 21.
- ▪James Comey will go on trial on October 21 over a photo he posted on Instagram.
- ▪The photo allegedly expressed an intent to harm President Trump, according to a federal indictment.
- ▪Comey's legal team plans to file motions to dismiss the case, citing vindictive prosecution.
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- ▪ Judge allows Comey to delay ’86 47′ seashells trial — Washington Examiner
- ▪ Judge grants James Comey's request to delay his seashell trial — ABC News — Top
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Justice DepartmentJames Comey’s seashells photo trial set for OctoberThe former FBI director, a frequent Trump foe, is expected to move to get the case dismissed on the grounds that it is a product of selective and vindictive prosecution.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleJames Comey urges Todd Blanche to ‘bone up’ on legal rules amid indictment: Full interview12:28Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 11:43 AM EDTBy Ryan J.
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