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W. Ellis Boyle
Coverage of W. Ellis Boyle in the Nexus archive.
- 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 ‘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.