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James Comey requests dismissal of federal charges, citing political speech

James Comey, the former FBI Director, is seeking to have federal charges against him dismissed. He contends that a social media post he made about seashells is a form of political speech and not a threat.

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James Comey, the former FBI Director, is seeking to have federal charges against him dismissed. He contends that a social media post he made about seashells is a form of political speech and not a threat.

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Comey says seashells post was political speech, not a threat, as he presses judge to dismiss charges

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James Comey requests dismissal of federal charges, citing political speech