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Comey asks judge to dismiss Trump 'seashells' case citing lack of 'true threat'

Former FBI Director James Comey asked a judge to dismiss a defamation lawsuit filed against him by President Trump, arguing Trump's "seashells" tweet did not constitute a "true threat." The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, stemmed from Comey's public statements about Trump's alleged ties to Russia.
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Monday, July 27, 2026 at 11:35 AM EDT
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