Comey Arraignment Delayed
Federal Judge Delays James Comey Arraignment in Seashells Case Until January 2027
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A federal judge postponed James Comey’s arraignment in the seashells case until January 2027, granting a defense request for more time to prepare while motions to dismiss the indictment remain pending. Judge Louise Flanagan has not set a new trial date, saying she will do so after the arraignment; prosecutors did not oppose the delay. Comey was indicted over a 2025 social media photo of seashells arranged as “86 47,” which prosecutors allege threatened President Donald Trump. Comey denies that the post was a threat, and his attorneys argue the charges should be dismissed, including on grounds that the prosecution is retaliatory and targets protected speech.
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This is the second time Comey’s arraignment has been postponed; it was initially scheduled for June, before being set for September 30.
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The indictment includes two felony counts: threatening the president’s life and transmitting a threat across state lines.
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Comey’s post was captioned “Cool shell formation on my beach walk”; after deleting it, he posted that he was not advocating violence.
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Comey’s lawyers have challenged the credibility of a key witness, describing the person as an estranged associate who said they hoped Comey went to jail. Lead prosecutor Matthew Petracca left the prosecution in May.
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