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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published July 27, 2026 at 12:43 PM ET · Updated July 28, 2026 at 12:12 AM ET

James Comey seeks dismissal of charges tied to “86 47” post

2 independent outlets are covering this story. Verification: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets. Patriot Watch links to original reporting; we don't republish it.

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What we know

James Comey asked a court to dismiss charges related to his social media post, arguing his seashells arrangement referencing '86 47' was political speech and not a threat. He pressed for the charges to be dropped.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 12 hr ago, when Associated Press via Google News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 4 hr ago from Breitbart. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.

Conservative & independent coverage (1)

Breitbart 4 hr ago
James Comey Asks Charges Be Dropped, Says '86 47' Not a Threat

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

Associated Press via Google News 12 hr ago
Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges - AP News

Coverage timeline

Jul 27, 12:43 PM ET
12 hr ago
Associated Press via Google News
Comey says seashells post was political speech - not a threat - as he presses to dismiss charges - AP News
Jul 27, 9:26 PM ET
4 hr ago
Breitbart
James Comey Asks Charges Be Dropped, Says '86 47' Not a Threat
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