**The current trader consensus of 97.5% against James Comey receiving a prison sentence in 2026 stems primarily from the pending federal case in the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he faces two felony threat charges tied to a May 2025 Instagram post of seashells arranged as “86 47.”** Arraignment is set for September 30 and trial for October 21, with defense motions seeking dismissal on grounds that the post does not constitute a true threat under statutes such as 18 U.S.C. § 871 and is protected political speech. An earlier related indictment was dismissed in late 2025 over concerns about the prosecutor’s appointment. Prosecutors continue to defend the case with recent filings, but the charges’ reliance on an ambiguous social media image, combined with ongoing pretrial challenges and the compressed timeline remaining in 2026, underpin expectations that conviction and sentencing are unlikely. Realistic developments that could shift the outcome include a denial of dismissal motions followed by conviction at trial, a plea agreement, or unforeseen procedural rulings before year-end.
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if former FBI director James Comey is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Comey is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
Civil lawsuits, regulatory actions, administrative complaints, investigations without charges, internal employment actions, or public accusations without the filing of criminal charges will not qualify, even if widely reported or described colloquially as “charges.”
If at any point all charges against James Comey for all criminal cases are dropped for whatever reason, due to a plea agreement without an admission of guilt, a dismissal, or any other situation in which no judgement is rendered or will be rendered by the court, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The current trader consensus of 97.5% against James Comey receiving a prison sentence in 2026 stems primarily from the pending federal case in the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he faces two felony threat charges tied to a May 2025 Instagram post of seashells arranged as “86 47.”** Arraignment is set for September 30 and trial for October 21, with defense motions seeking dismissal on grounds that the post does not constitute a true threat under statutes such as 18 U.S.C. § 871 and is protected political speech. An earlier related indictment was dismissed in late 2025 over concerns about the prosecutor’s appointment. Prosecutors continue to defend the case with recent filings, but the charges’ reliance on an ambiguous social media image, combined with ongoing pretrial challenges and the compressed timeline remaining in 2026, underpin expectations that conviction and sentencing are unlikely. Realistic developments that could shift the outcome include a denial of dismissal motions followed by conviction at trial, a plea agreement, or unforeseen procedural rulings before year-end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if former FBI director James Comey is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Comey is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
Civil lawsuits, regulatory actions, administrative complaints, investigations without charges, internal employment actions, or public accusations without the filing of criminal charges will not qualify, even if widely reported or described colloquially as “charges.”
If at any point all charges against James Comey for all criminal cases are dropped for whatever reason, due to a plea agreement without an admission of guilt, a dismissal, or any other situation in which no judgement is rendered or will be rendered by the court, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Comey is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
Civil lawsuits, regulatory actions, administrative complaints, investigations without charges, internal employment actions, or public accusations without the filing of criminal charges will not qualify, even if widely reported or described colloquially as “charges.”
If at any point all charges against James Comey for all criminal cases are dropped for whatever reason, due to a plea agreement without an admission of guilt, a dismissal, or any other situation in which no judgement is rendered or will be rendered by the court, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Apr 28, 2026, 2:28 PM ET
Volume
$158,002End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Apr 28, 2026, 2:28 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to "Yes" if former FBI director James Comey is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Comey is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
Civil lawsuits, regulatory actions, administrative complaints, investigations without charges, internal employment actions, or public accusations without the filing of criminal charges will not qualify, even if widely reported or described colloquially as “charges.”
If at any point all charges against James Comey for all criminal cases are dropped for whatever reason, due to a plea agreement without an admission of guilt, a dismissal, or any other situation in which no judgement is rendered or will be rendered by the court, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**The current trader consensus of 97.5% against James Comey receiving a prison sentence in 2026 stems primarily from the pending federal case in the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he faces two felony threat charges tied to a May 2025 Instagram post of seashells arranged as “86 47.”** Arraignment is set for September 30 and trial for October 21, with defense motions seeking dismissal on grounds that the post does not constitute a true threat under statutes such as 18 U.S.C. § 871 and is protected political speech. An earlier related indictment was dismissed in late 2025 over concerns about the prosecutor’s appointment. Prosecutors continue to defend the case with recent filings, but the charges’ reliance on an ambiguous social media image, combined with ongoing pretrial challenges and the compressed timeline remaining in 2026, underpin expectations that conviction and sentencing are unlikely. Realistic developments that could shift the outcome include a denial of dismissal motions followed by conviction at trial, a plea agreement, or unforeseen procedural rulings before year-end.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if former FBI director James Comey is sentenced to any time in jail/prison for any charges, by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Comey is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
Civil lawsuits, regulatory actions, administrative complaints, investigations without charges, internal employment actions, or public accusations without the filing of criminal charges will not qualify, even if widely reported or described colloquially as “charges.”
If at any point all charges against James Comey for all criminal cases are dropped for whatever reason, due to a plea agreement without an admission of guilt, a dismissal, or any other situation in which no judgement is rendered or will be rendered by the court, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will remain open through December 31, 2026 or until Comey is sentenced to time in jail/prison, regardless of any initial sentencing that does not include prison. Any sentencing will qualify, regardless of subsequent appeals or changes to the sentence.
Civil lawsuits, regulatory actions, administrative complaints, investigations without charges, internal employment actions, or public accusations without the filing of criminal charges will not qualify, even if widely reported or described colloquially as “charges.”
If at any point all charges against James Comey for all criminal cases are dropped for whatever reason, due to a plea agreement without an admission of guilt, a dismissal, or any other situation in which no judgement is rendered or will be rendered by the court, this market will resolve to "No".
The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the relevant government and law enforcement; however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$158,002End Date
Dec 31, 2026Market Opened
Apr 28, 2026, 2:28 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...**The current trader consensus of 97.5% against James Comey receiving a prison sentence in 2026 stems primarily from the pending federal case in the Eastern District of North Carolina, where he faces two felony threat charges tied to a May 2025 Instagram post of seashells arranged as “86 47.”** Arraignment is set for September 30 and trial for October 21, with defense motions seeking dismissal on grounds that the post does not constitute a true threat under statutes such as 18 U.S.C. § 871 and is protected political speech. An earlier related indictment was dismissed in late 2025 over concerns about the prosecutor’s appointment. Prosecutors continue to defend the case with recent filings, but the charges’ reliance on an ambiguous social media image, combined with ongoing pretrial challenges and the compressed timeline remaining in 2026, underpin expectations that conviction and sentencing are unlikely. Realistic developments that could shift the outcome include a denial of dismissal motions followed by conviction at trial, a plea agreement, or unforeseen procedural rulings before year-end.
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