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Comey says DOJ used illegal surveillance in case

James Comey filed motions seeking to dismiss federal charges, claiming DOJ conducted illegal surveillance.
WHO: James Comey
WHAT: Filed motions seeking dismissal of federal charges, alleging DOJ conducted illegal surveillance.
WHEN: Jul 29, 2026 at 1:31 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He is seeking dismissal of charges accusing him of threatening President Trump by posting a photo of seashells arranged as numbers.
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