The seashell case against James Comey might look like small potatoes compared to the earlier classified leaks prosecution that a Clinton-appointed judge dismissed on a technicality. But the Eastern District of North Carolina case is eminently winnable — and the discovery process is already surfacing evidence far more damning than the original Instagram post.

Here’s what we know from the court record so far. Comey received a text message from his wife Patrice just two minutes before posting the “86 47” seashell photo — a screenshot of a definition confirming that “86” means to eliminate or get rid of something. He posted the image anyway. Then a relative of the Comeys sent Patrice a blistering text condemning the post as “a call for violence,” saying: “I have held my tongue for a long time, but I just can’t do it anymore.” The family member added that they hoped Comey goes to jail for his crimes.

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