DOJ Cites Comey's Novel in Case Against Him Over Alleged Threat to Trump
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has cited James Comey’s novel, 'FDR Drive,' as part of its argument against dismissing criminal charges that he threatened President Donald Trump. The case centers on an Instagram post from May 2025 in which Comey shared a photo of seashells forming the numbers “86 47,” allegedly sending a coded message to his followers. Prosecutors argue that, similar to characters in Comey’s book who use coded language for violent intent, this post could be interpreted as an incitement against Trump. They reference slang dictionaries defining '86' as meaning
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