Event Brief
Prosecutors cite Comey’s novel in seashells case
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Summary: Federal prosecutors in North Carolina argue that former FBI Director James Comey’s Instagram post showing seashells arranged to say “8647” was a “true threat” against President Donald Trump. In court filings, they say Comey’s own crime novel “FDR Drive,” released days after the post, supports their argument by describing a prosecutor pursuing a far-right media figure whose enemies are killed.
WHO: Federal prosecutors in North Carolina
WHAT: Prosecutors cite James Comey’s crime novel “FDR Drive” to support their claim that his “8647” seashell Instagram post constituted a “true threat” against President Trump.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 3:38 PM ET
WHERE: North Carolina
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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