Comey seeks to toss seashell ’86’ case, accusing Trump, DOJ of vindictive prosecution

Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge late Tuesday to dismiss the case against him over sharing a photo of seashells spelling “86 47,” arguing it amounts to a selective and vindictive prosecution ordered by President Trump. Another late night filing also asks for a Franks hearing — a bid to review whether law…

Former Mesquite Police Chief MaQuade Chesley is seeking dismissal of a felony recording charge, arguing he lawfully recorded city officials in a public area and was prosecuted only after filing wrongful termination lawsuits against the city.

The filing focused on the question of whether a photograph of seashells arranged to read “86 47” constituted a true threat under federal law.

Attorneys for James Comey have asked a federal judge to dismiss the seashells-based prosecution of the former FBI director.