Judge allows Comey to delay ’86 47′ seashells trial
A federal judge has postponed James Comey's trial regarding allegations of threatening President Trump through a social media post. The trial is now set to begin on October 21, with Comey's arraignment scheduled for September 30. Comey's lawyers plan to file motions seeking dismissal of the case before the trial starts.
- ▪James Comey's trial has been delayed to October 21 after a request was granted by a federal judge.
- ▪Comey faces charges related to a social media post featuring seashells arranged in the numbers '86 47.'
- ▪His lawyers intend to file multiple motions on constitutional grounds seeking dismissal of the case.
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- ▪ James Comey’s seashells photo trial set for October — NBC News — Top
- ▪ Judge grants James Comey's request to delay his seashell trial — ABC News — Top
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A federal judge on Tuesday granted former FBI Director James Comey’s request to delay his criminal trial over allegations that he threatened President Donald Trump through a social media post featuring seashells arranged in the numbers “86 47.” U.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan rescheduled the trial to begin Oct. 21 in New Bern, North Carolina, after prosecutors did not oppose the delay request. The trial had previously been set for July 15. Comey’s arraignment is now scheduled for Sept. 30.
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