Coverage dated September 25, 2026 to September 26, 2026

Judge delays Comey seashell trial until 2027

Headline from UPI

A federal judge in North Carolina said the trial for former FBI Director James Comey won't begin until 2027 as she works through multiple motions.

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Reports & sources

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NBC News
James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027 (opens NBC News)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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The seashells-based prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey has been delayed until early 2027, as a judge makes her way through a number of pending motions, including a request by Comey to dismiss the case on grounds it was driven by Donald Trump’s animus.
MS Now
Judge again postpones arraignment for James Comey in ‘86 47’ seashell case (opens MS Now)
Published Sep 25, 2026
MS Now's feed description
The former FBI director had asked the judge to postpone the hearing as he tries to dismiss the case entirely.
UPI
Judge delays Comey seashell trial until 2027 (opens UPI)
Published Sep 25, 2026
UPI's feed description
A federal judge in North Carolina said the trial for former FBI Director James Comey won't begin until 2027 as she works through multiple motions.
BizPac Review
James Comey ‘8647’ seashells trial date delayed until early 2027: report (opens BizPac Review)
Published Sep 26, 2026
BizPac Review's feed description
The prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey is reportedly being delayed until 2027 as the judge wades through several motions. One such motion, filed on behalf […]
PJ Media
Federal Judge Delays Comey’s Trial for Threatening Trump Until Early 2027 (opens PJ Media)
Published Sep 26, 2026