Mara Gassmann

“A political message, expressed through a photo of seashells, is no true threat; now, the government’s use of Comey’s work of fiction to support this prosecution compounds the first amendment concerns.”

Mara Gassmann · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22

Mara Gassmann stated that James Comey's post was not a true threat and raised First Amendment concerns.

“Citing a novel to save an indictment that is constitutionally dubious is a desperate Hail Mary and should be rejected,”

Mara Gassmann · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22

Mara Gassmann criticized federal prosecutors for using James Comey's novel in the criminal case against him.

“Extreme caution should be taken any time creative works are used to support criminal charges to protect the free expression rights of us all.”

Mara Gassmann · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-22

Mara Gassmann warned against using creative works to support criminal indictments.