Former FBI Director James Comey has formally requested a federal judge to dismiss an indictment against him, which charges him with threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
Comey's defense claims that a photo he posted, depicting seashells arranged to spell out the numbers '86 47', does not constitute a 'true threat' but rather represents a form of political expression protected by the First Amendment. His lawyers argue that the numerical phrase '8647' is a recognized political slogan opposing the president.
This legal battle highlights ongoing tensions surrounding political speech and the boundaries of free expression, particularly in the context of threats against political figures