The trial postponement follows a separate decision to delay the criminal arraignment until January 2027 to allow a judge to weigh pending motions. Comey has asked for the "seashell-by-the-seashore" case to be dismissed, alleging the charges are vindictive and driven by animus from Donald Trump.
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Court Pushes James Comey Trial to February 2027 from Oct 21
US Politics23 days ago
Defense attorneys have requested additional time to prepare for the prosecution of the former FBI director on charges he threatened the US president. A court filing reschedules the trial of James Comey for February 2027, shifting it from the original date of Oct 21 2026.
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