seashells
Coverage of seashells in the Nexus archive.
- Every monsoon, thousands of seashells wash up on Karachi's shores. Here's why
Every June and July, thousands of seashells wash up on Karachi's beaches during the monsoon season. Marine experts attribute this to upwelling, where monsoon winds draw cold, oxygen-depleted water from the deep ocean, killing bottom-dwelling shellfish like clams. Fishermen confirm this recurring phenomenon, noting it has occurred for decades along Karachi's coastline.
- Lead prosecutor on Comey's 'seashells' case withdraws without explanation
The lead prosecutor overseeing James Comey's prosecution related to his seashells post has withdrawn from the case without explanation, according to a filing. The prosecutor's departure is noted in the filing but no reason is provided.
- Ex-FBI Director James Comey federal trial moved to October
The criminal trial of former FBI Director James Comey, accused of threatening to kill President Trump via a social media post featuring seashells spelling '86 47', has been postponed to October by U.S. District Judge Louise Wood Flanagan.
- Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How far will the case get?
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts related to a now-deleted Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell '86 47.' The case centers on the potential legal implications of the cryptic message he shared.
- Why ’86’ is at the center of DOJ’s latest Comey case
The Department of Justice's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey centers on the number '86,' linked to an Instagram post he made in May 2023. Comey shared a photo of seashells arranged to form '86-47' during a beach walk, which is now a focal point of the legal case.
- House Republican on Comey indictment ‘There’s something called dangerous speak’
Rep. Dan Meuser (R-Pa.) criticized former FBI Director James Comey after a grand jury indicted him in a new case brought by the Department of Justice. The indictment stems from a social media post Comey made last year involving seashells, marking the second time DOJ has sought to prosecute him.
- Blanche denies that Trump directed Comey prosecution: "Of course not"
A grand jury indicted James Comey, alleging an Instagram post with '86 47' in seashells was a threat to assassinate Donald Trump. Blanche denied that Trump directed Comey's prosecution, stating 'Of course not.'
- First Thing: Former FBI director James Comey indicted over Instagram seashells post
Former FBI director James Comey was indicted by the Justice Department on two felony counts for a 2022 Instagram post featuring seashells, which prosecutors claim constituted a threat against former President Donald Trump. Comey, a prominent Trump critic, has denied wrongdoing and emphasized his belief in an independent judiciary.
- Why Justice Department faces high bar for conviction in new Comey case
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing federal charges linked to a 2025 social media post featuring '86-47' written in seashells on a beach. The case is being analyzed by CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson, who highlights the Justice Department's challenges in securing a conviction.
- Comey responds to indictment: ‘This is not who we are as a country’
Former FBI Director James Comey responded to a new indictment charging him with two counts of making threats against President Trump via a social media post featuring seashells arranged to spell '86-47'. Comey criticized the charges, stating, 'This is not who we are as a country.'