Comey Lawyers Allege Prosecutors Hid Exculpatory Findings in Search Warrants, Move to Dismiss Case

On July 28, 2026, James Comey's defense team moved to dismiss his criminal case, alleging prosecutors intentionally omitted from search warrant affidavits that an FBI search of John Gambino's case file found no link between the term '86' and criminal activity. Comey faces up to 10 years over an Instagram seashell post reading '86 47.' Trial is set for October 21, 2026.