Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=TiNzb9CmiTH Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter James Comey Claims Trump Personally Pressured DOJ to Prosecute Him Over 86 47 Seashell Post [kTHuTZIlqm9] Health Updated on August 06, 2026 EDT — Published on August 06, 2026 EDT Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case over his "86 47" Instagram post, citing First Amendment concerns. In a motion to dismiss, James Comey says President Donald Trump personally pressed the Justice Department to pursue charges tied to the Instagram post. The filing states Trump publicly urged then-Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring a case before an indictment. Comey denies any threat, says he photographed an anonymous shell formation, and removed the post after learning some read it differently. His attorneys add he opposed violence, contacted the local police chief, and voluntarily met with Secret Service agents. The motion describes the phrase "86 47" as political, meaning "get rid of," and says a trial would chill speech. ► Click HERE to subscribe to Radar Online on YouTube: ► Click HERE to sign up for Radar Online’s newsletter: ► Click HERE to subscribe to Radar Online’s up-to-the-minute breaking news podcasts: Connect with Radar Online on social media: YUN9pXw1hWD 5U5tV1nnnNJ F3divpVNLWE CoU9kHwTESD Piqm3wjLTKH 5ZZpMTElvE1 5fUGnVlgDrA
Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal judge to dismiss the criminal case over his "86 47" Instagram post, citing First Amendment concerns. In a motion to dismiss, James Comey says President Donald Trump personally pressed the Justice Department to pursue charges tied to the Instagram post. The filing states Trump publicly urged then-Attorney General Pam Bondi to bring a case before an indictment. Comey denies any threat, says he photographed an anonymous shell formation, and removed the post after learning some read it differently. His attorneys add he opposed violence, contacted the local police chief, and voluntarily met with Secret Service agents. The motion describes the phrase "86 47" as political, meaning "get rid of," and says a trial would chill speech. ► Click HERE to subscribe to Radar Online on YouTube: ► Click HERE to sign up for Radar Online’s newsletter: ► Click HERE to subscribe to Radar Online’s up-to-the-minute breaking news podcasts: Connect with Radar Online on social media: YUN9pXw1hWD 5U5tV1nnnNJ F3divpVNLWE CoU9kHwTESD Piqm3wjLTKH 5ZZpMTElvE1 5fUGnVlgDrA