#SistersInLaw: Why Trump Can't 86 Comey
May 4, 2026
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as posted by the channel#SistersIInLaw explain the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, the legal definition of a true threat, and the protection the 1st Amendment affords political speech.
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From Barb - What is a Reasonable Expectation of Privacy in the Digital Age?
From Barb - The second James Comey indictment is another DOJ embarrassment
Key topics covered:
The real legal standards for threatening a president—no seashells included
The evolution of "true threats" in Supreme Court decisions, and why it matters
Why some folks think charging someone over shells might be political theater
The difference between selective and vindictive prosecution, or how to avoid legal hot water
Why a simple beach photo could get you in trouble, but also why it probably shouldn’t
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