The ongoing federal prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey centers on a 2026 North Carolina indictment alleging threats against the president via a 2025 social media post, with a second set of Virginia charges previously dismissed on procedural grounds. A federal judge granted a defense motion in September 2026 to delay arraignment until January 2027 and trial until February 2027, while Comey’s pending motions to dismiss on First Amendment and selective prosecution grounds remain unresolved. Appellate review of the Virginia dismissals continues without a final ruling restoring those counts. These scheduling and litigation timelines indicate no near-term resolution or dismissal is expected before year-end, aligning with the market’s strong consensus against charges being dropped by December 31.