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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Eric Tucker

Comey asks court to cancel upcoming appearance over Trump threat case

Former FBI Director James Comey asked a federal court in North Carolina on Thursday to cancel his upcoming appearance, arguing it is unnecessary because he already surrendered in Virginia and has appeared before a judge for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump. The Department of Justice has backed his request.

Comey was indicted last week on two counts of allegedly “knowingly and willfully” transmitting a threat against Trump after posting an Instagram photo showing seashells arranged in the numbers “86 47.” Prosecutors say the post amounted to a threat against Trump, the 47th president.

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