Comey asks judge to dismiss seashell-post threat case

James Comey's lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss charges tied to an Instagram photo of seashells arranged as '86 47,' arguing prosecutors cannot prove

1. Frame 1James Comey's lawyers asked a federal judge to dismiss charges over a seashell Instagram post.
2. Frame 2Prosecutors cite shells arranged as '86 47,' which they tied to President Trump.
3. Frame 3The defense says the government cannot prove the post was a true threat.
4. Frame 4The judge must decide whether the case moves toward trial.
5. Frame 5The dispute turns a social-media image into evidence for a federal court.
6. Frame 6If dismissal fails, hearings continue over intent, context, and legal boundaries.