Here is James Comey’s Motion to Dismiss the Indictment:

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On May 15, 2025, Mr. Comey encountered an arrangement of seashells on a public beach in North Carolina spelling out “86 47.”

Although Mr. Comey did not know who created the arrangement, Mr. Comey came to understand the phrase “86 47” as a clever way of expressing political opposition to President Trump.

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INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 1
STATEMENT OF FACTS ............................................................................................................ 3
A. Mr. Comey Is A Public Figure Who Has Prominently Criticized President
Trump ..................................................................................................................... 3
B. Mr. Comey Posts A Picture On Social Media Depicting A Well-Known
Political Slogan Opposing President Trump .......................................................... 4
C. Mr. Comey Is Indicted For His Instagram Post Almost A Year Later .................. 8
ARGUMENT ................................................................................................................................. 9
I. THE INDICTMENT FAILS AS A MATTER OF LAW TO ALLEGE THAT
MR. COMEY MADE A TRUE THREAT ...................................................................... 11
A. No Reasonable Person Would Understand Mr. Comey’s Post To
Reference Violence .............................................................................................. 11
B. Even If Mr. Comey’s Post Could Implausibly And Incorrectly Be Taken
As Suggesting Violence, It Still Would Not Be a True Threat ............................ 16
1. Mr. Comey’s post, even if unreasonably read to imply violence,
would be political hyperbole, not a true threat ........................................ 16
2. Mr. Comey’s post does not convey a serious expression of intent to
commit any act of violence ...................................................................... 20
II. BEDROCK FIRST AMENDMENT PRINCIPLES REQUIRE DISMISSAL OF
THE INDICTMENT AT THE OUTSET OF THE CASE .............................................. 22
A. Prosecution Of Political Advocacy Is Irreconcilable With Our Nation’s
History and Tradition ........................................................................................... 22
B. The Chilling Effect Of This Unfounded Indictment Reinforces The Need
For Dismissal ....................................................................................................... 26
CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................ 3

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Although Mr. Comey did not know who created the arrangement, Mr. Comey came to understand the phrase “86 47” as a clever way of expressing political opposition to President Trump.

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It's nothing more than an harassment charge.

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