Former FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to go on trial on October 21 regarding a photo he posted on Instagram that features seashells arranged to form the number '8647.' This follows an indictment by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina in April, which alleges that the image represents an intent to harm President Donald Trump. Comey plans to file motions to dismiss the case, arguing that it is a result of vindictive and selective prosecution. If the case proceeds, Comey will appear for an arraignment on September 30 in New Bern, North Carolina. Pretrial motions are due by July 28, with responses due by August 18 and replies by September 1.
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- loaded language: 'vindictive and selective prosecution'
- loaded language: 'Trump loyalist'
- loaded language: 'lambasted'
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- framing: selective emphasis on setbacks faced by the Trump administration
- editorializing: vindictive and selective prosecution
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James Comey's trial over seashell photo scheduled for October
James Comey will stand trial on October 21 for a photo posted on Instagram that allegedly threatens President Trump. Comey intends to challenge the indictment, claiming it is a result of vindictive prosecution. Pretrial motions are set for the coming months.
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- ✕ loaded language: 'vindictive and selective prosecution'
- ✕ loaded language: 'Trump loyalist'
- ✕ loaded language: 'lambasted'
- ✕ framing: headline asserting a conclusion
- ✕ framing: selective emphasis on setbacks faced by the Trump administration
- ✕ editorializing: vindictive and selective prosecution
- ✕ vague attribution: Restaurant veterans have said
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James Comey's trial over seashell photo scheduled for October