Comey Asks For 4-Month Delay of Trial in Trump Assassination Threat Case – DOJ Doesn’t Oppose

Former FBI Director James Comey has requested a four-month delay for his upcoming trial on charges of threatening President Trump’s life. The Justice Department has not opposed this request. Comey’s defense team intends to file motions to dismiss the indictment on constitutional grounds, citing ongoing discovery from the government.

• James Comey has requested a 4-month delay for his trial scheduled for next month.
• The trial concerns charges of threatening the life of President Donald J. Trump.
• The Justice Department did not oppose Comey’s request for a delay.
• Comey faces two felony counts for allegedly threatening the President.
• The alleged threat was made via an Instagram post in May 2025, with the number ‘8647’ interpreted as a threat to the 47th president.
• Comey’s lawyers plan to file motions seeking dismissal of the indictment on constitutional grounds.
• The defense cited ongoing discovery from the government as a reason for needing a delay.