Dossier
Louise Flanagan
Coverage of Louise Flanagan in the Nexus archive.
- October trial date set for former FBI Director Comey
James Comey faces a trial in October 2026 over a social media post featuring seashells arranged to form '86 47,' which the U.S. Department of Justice interprets as a threat to President Donald Trump. The trial date and related deadlines were set by Judge Louise Flanagan, with Comey denying the charges and claiming innocence.
- Judge schedules criminal trial for James Comey for July 15
A federal judge set a July 15 trial date for former FBI Director James Comey on new criminal charges of threatening President Trump. The trial will be overseen by U.S. District Judge Louise Flanagan in North Carolina. Comey does not have to attend a Monday court session.