Government Charges James Comey
Introduction
The government says James Comey threatened the President. Now, people are arguing about the law.
Main Body
Mr. Comey posted a picture of shells on Instagram. The numbers were 86 47. The government says this is a threat to kill the President. Mr. Comey says this is not true. He says the numbers mean something else. Some politicians are angry. Senator Tillis and Senator Schiff say the case is not fair. They think the government is just angry at Mr. Comey. Many workers are leaving the Department of Justice because they are worried. Todd Blanche is the leader of the case. He says they studied the evidence for eleven months. He says the court will decide if Mr. Comey is guilty. Mr. Comey's lawyers say he has the right to speak freely.
Conclusion
Mr. Comey must go to court soon. The government says the trial will show the truth.
Learning
🗣️ People and their Opinions
In this story, we see people saying different things. To reach A2, you need to know how to report what someone thinks.
The Pattern: [Person] + says + [Idea]
- The government says it is a threat.
- Mr. Comey says it is not true.
- He says the numbers mean something else.
💡 Quick Tip: 'SAY' vs 'THINK'
When we use SAY, it is about the words coming out of the mouth. When we use THINK, it is about the idea inside the head.
- Example: Senator Tillis thinks the case is not fair. (This is his opinion).
- Example: Todd Blanche says the court will decide. (These are his words).
📝 Useful Vocabulary from the Text
| Word | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|
| Guilty | Did something wrong |
| Evidence | Proof/Facts |
| Fair | Right or equal |
| Threat | A promise to hurt someone |