Eastern District of North Carolina
Coverage of Eastern District of North Carolina in the Nexus archive.
- James Comey '86 47' seashell case prosecutor suddenly steps down, assistant US attorney steps in
The federal prosecutor handling James Comey's case over his '86 47' seashell Instagram post has stepped down, replaced by Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy Severo. Comey faces two federal charges for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump through the post, which prosecutors claim signals assassination intent, while Comey denies any threatening intent.
- Lead prosecutor steps away from Comey criminal case
The federal prosecutor who secured an indictment against James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump in a deleted social media post has stepped down. A notice of substitution was filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina regarding the case.
- EDNC U.S. Attorney’s Office Threat Prosecutions Since 2022
The EDNC U.S. Attorney's Office has been actively prosecuting threat-related cases since 2022, focusing on criminal threats and intimidation offenses within the Eastern District of North Carolina jurisdiction. This prosecutorial effort represents a commitment to enforcing federal laws against threatening conduct that endangers public safety.
- Former FBI agent says Comey charges hinge on intent evidence and jury interpretation
Former FBI Director James Comey faces two felony charges over a 2025 Instagram post prosecutors claim is a threat to Donald Trump. Nicole Parker, a former FBI agent and Fox News contributor, notes the case's difficulty in proving intent and jury interpretation, with the trial's venue in the Eastern District of North Carolina adding political complexity.
- Former FBI agent says Comey charges hinge on intent evidence and jury interpretation
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two felony counts related to a 2025 Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to form '86 47,' which prosecutors argue could be interpreted as a threat against former President Donald Trump. Nicole Parker, a former FBI agent and Fox News contributor, highlighted the complexity of such cases, emphasizing the importance of intent, evidence, and jury interpretation in determining a conviction.
- Legal experts warn Comey ‘86 47’ indictment faces First Amendment hurdles
Former FBI Director James Comey faces indictment under 18 U.S.C. § 871 and 18 U.S.C. § 875(c) for a social media post allegedly implying threats against President Donald Trump. Legal experts warn the case may face First Amendment challenges, while others argue threats against the president are not protected speech.
- Legal experts warn Comey ‘8647’ indictment faces First Amendment hurdles
Former FBI Director James Comey faces indictment under 18 U.S.C. § 871 and § 875(c) for a social media post allegedly implying threats against President Donald Trump. Legal experts debate whether the case withstands First Amendment challenges, with some arguing the post is protected speech and others asserting threats against the president are not protected.
- Legal experts warn Comey ‘86 47’ indictment faces First Amendment hurdles
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted under 18 U.S.C. § 871 and 18 U.S.C. § 875(c) for a social media post allegedly tied to threats against President Donald Trump. Legal experts debate whether the case faces First Amendment hurdles, with some arguing the post constitutes protected speech and others asserting threats against the president are not protected.