Judge grants James Comey's request to delay his seashell trial
A federal judge has approved James Comey's request to postpone his criminal trial. The trial, related to allegations of threatening President Trump through a photo of seashells, is now set to begin on October 21. Comey's arraignment is scheduled for September 30, and prosecutors did not oppose the delay.
- ▪James Comey's trial has been delayed by a federal judge.
- ▪The trial is now scheduled to start on October 21.
- ▪Comey's arraignment will take place on September 30.
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- ▪ Judge allows Comey to delay ’86 47′ seashells trial — Washington Examiner
- ▪ James Comey’s seashells photo trial set for October — NBC News — Top
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onJudge grants James Comey's request to delay his seashell trialThe former FBI director's trial is now scheduled to begin on Oct. 21.ByPeter Charalambous and Alexander MallinMay 26, 2026, 10:52 AM3:29Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill Washington, Dec. 17, 2018.J.
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