Former FBI Director James Comey has filed a motion seeking the dismissal of federal charges against him. The charges stem from an incident involving a photograph of seashells arranged to spell out "86 47".

Comey's legal team argues that the arrangement of seashells does not constitute a "true threat" under federal law, which is the basis of the charges. The core of the legal argument revolves around the interpretation of this photograph and its intent.

The case has drawn attention due to the unusual nature of the alleged threat and the involvement of a high-profile figure like Comey. The outcome could set a precedent for how "true threats" are defined in digital and symbolic contexts.