Shells of Contention: The Folly of Prosecuting Free Speech A peculiar case has emerged that raises fundamental questions about the limits of free speech.
Former FBI director James Comey is facing prosecution over a social media post featuring a photo of seashells arranged to read "8647", which some have interpreted as a veiled threat against Donald Trump.
Prosecutors claim that an objective viewer could reasonably interpret Comey's post as a threat, but this assertion ignores the crucial context.