Resolution criteria on PolyGram: This market will resolve to "Yes" if James Comey serves any time in a federal, state, or local U.S. jail or prison between market creation and June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the U.S. Government; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
PolyGram is an on-chain prediction market where you trade YES or NO outcome shares with real USDC on Polygon. For this market, buy YES if you believe the event will happen, or NO if you think it won't. Your maximum loss is your stake — winning shares pay $1.00 each at resolution. Unlike sportsbooks, there is no house edge: prices are set by supply and demand from other traders and reflect the crowd's real-time probability.
Market outcomes
| James Comey in jail by June 30? | 4% YES | 96% NO |
The market concerns whether former FBI director James Comey will serve time in a U.S. correctional facility by 30 June 2026. Comey has faced sustained criticism from former President Donald Trump and his allies regarding his handling of the 2016 Clinton email investigation and the subsequent Russia probe. Whilst various Republican figures have called for his prosecution, no criminal charges have been filed against him as of late 2024. The current order book on Polymarket implies a 4% probability of incarceration within the settlement window, reflecting the low likelihood of formal charges, conviction, and sentencing within approximately 18 months.
Historical precedent suggests conviction of former senior law enforcement officials remains rare. No FBI director has been imprisoned for actions taken whilst in office in modern times. Comparable cases—such as those involving other high-ranking officials investigated for alleged misconduct—typically involve lengthy legal processes extending well beyond two years from initial investigation to potential incarceration. The trajectory from indictment to sentencing in complex white-collar cases frequently spans three to five years or longer.
Key catalysts traders should monitor include any formal indictment announcement, which would substantially shift implied probabilities. The schedule for any potential trial, should charges materialise, would become critical; trials in federal cases typically require 12–24 months from arraignment to verdict. Recent reporting indicates no imminent charges are anticipated, though political pressure from Trump allies continues. Any significant shift in Department of Justice priorities or congressional investigation outcomes could alter the probability assessment materially.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if no one stakes a counter-claim the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token-holder voting. Payouts clear in USDC to the winning side.
The mechanics for trading "James Comey in jail by June 30?" are the same as any other PolyGram event contract. Each YES share resolves to $1 if the event happens, or $0 if it doesn't. The current price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the market's probability estimate, set live by the order book.
$1K in lifetime turnover and $3K of resting liquidity puts this market in the below the median by volume for trump contracts on PolyGram. Order-book depth is thin — large orders may need to be split across the book or executed as limit orders.
The market has been open for under a month — fresh enough that information asymmetry remains a real factor.
Higher-volume markets tend to have tighter spreads and faster price discovery — meaning the displayed YES/NO percentages are more likely to reflect the true crowd-implied probability rather than a single trader's directional view.
As of today, traders on Polymarket price this outcome at 4%. The number updates continuously as the order book clears. PolyGram mirrors the same live odds with locale-aware formatting and USDC settlement.
Resolution is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a 2-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested the payout is final. Contested outcomes escalate to UMA token holders.
This prediction market is scheduled to close on 30 June 2026. After the resolving event occurs, settlement typically clears within 24 hours once the UMA optimistic oracle confirms the outcome. All payouts are in USDC on the Polygon network.
To trade on this prediction market, create a free PolyGram account at polygram.ink, deposit USDC via Polygon, and place a YES or NO order on the outcome you believe in. You can learn more on our how-it-works page. Your maximum loss is limited to your stake — there is no leverage or margin.
When the outcome is determined, winning YES shares pay out $1.00 each in USDC, while losing shares pay $0. Settlement is handled by the UMA optimistic oracle on Polygon — a proposer submits the result, a two-hour dispute window opens, and if uncontested, payouts are distributed automatically. You can withdraw your winnings to any Polygon wallet.
Prediction-market positions can lose 100% of staked capital. Outcomes are uncertain by definition — historical accuracy of crowd-implied probabilities is high in aggregate but not for any single market. PolyGram does not provide investment advice. Trade only with capital you can afford to lose.
Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction. Germany, the United States, and most EU countries treat Polymarket-style event contracts under one of three frameworks: financial derivative, gambling product, or unregulated novel asset. Consult local counsel before trading.
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