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NewsWPLG Local 10August 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Department of Justice argues James Comey's social media post could be interpreted as a threat

The Department of Justice is defending its prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey by asserting that his social media post featuring seashells could be reasonably interpreted as a threat against President Donald Trump. Prosecutors maintain there is no serious dispute regarding the potential threatening nature of the post made last year.

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Why It Matters

This case involves the legal interpretation of social media activity by a former high-ranking federal official and the standards used by the Department of Justice to define a threat against a sitting President.

Key Facts

  • The Department of Justice is actively defending its prosecution of James Comey.
  • Prosecutors argue that a social media post of seashells made by Comey last year could be read as a threat.
  • The Department of Justice claims there is 'no serious dispute' regarding the potential threatening nature of the post.
  • The post in question was directed toward or interpreted in relation to President Donald Trump.

Who's Mentioned

personSalvatore 'Sammy the Bull' Gravano“Government cooperator interviewed by investigators.”personJohn Gambino“Reputed mobster whose case file was reviewed by the FBI.”other200,000“Number of Instagram followers Comey had at the time of the post.”locationWashington“Location of the reporting”personJames Comey“Former FBI Director and defendant in the case.”organizationDepartment of Justice“The federal agency prosecuting the case.”personDonald Trump“47th President of the United States.”