Politics
DOJ Defends Comey Prosecution, Rejects Judge's Ruling
The Justice Department defended its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, arguing that a judge should not dismiss the case over whether a photo could be seen as a threat to President Trump’s life. The department stated there is no serious dispute on this issue.
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The Hill
The Justice Department discouraged a judge from tossing a case against former FBI Director James Comey, saying it should be up to the jury to determine whether posting a photo of seashells arranged to spell “86 47” constituted a “true threat” against President Trump’s life. “The issue presented is w
2026-08-19 15:39 UTC