Comey Defense Seeks Dismissal, Alleging Prosecutors Hid Favorable Evidence

On July 28, 2026, James Comey's lawyers moved to dismiss his case, claiming prosecutors omitted exculpatory findings from search warrant affidavits. They say 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 post reading '86 47.' Trial is set for October 21, 2026.