Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted for his ‘8647’ seashell post on Instagram

Kevin Breuninger· Apr 28, 2026 · 6:43 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 40 views

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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of threatening the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. Comey maintains his innocence and plans to contest the charges in court, asserting that the indictment reflects poorly on the Department of Justice. The case has sparked controversy, with critics alleging political motivations behind the indictment.

Key facts

▪Comey faces one count each of threatening the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
▪Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
▪Comey's lawyer stated that they will vigorously contest the charges in court.
▪The indictment has drawn accusations of the Department of Justice being weaponized against political enemies.
▪The acting Attorney General emphasized that threatening the life of the President will not be tolerated.

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11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 7 centre, 1 lean right.

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▪ First Thing: Justice department indicts ex-FBI director James Comey over seashells Instagram post — The Guardian — US
▪ Former FBI chief Comey indicted again, this time over anti-Trump online post — France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
▪ Former FBI director and Trump foe James Comey indicted again — Straits Times — World
▪ Former FBI director James Comey indicted for second time — Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde
▪ DOJ indicts former FBI Director James Comey for second time — Cbsnews
▪ James Comey indicted for second time by Justice Department — Politics
▪ Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted again, this time over anti-Trump post — South China Morning Post
▪ James Comey indicted by Justice Department for second time — Axios
▪ James Comey indicted again in new Justice Department probe — Fox News
▪ James Comey Indicted Again by Trump's DOJ: Report — Newsweek

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Publication time	Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:43:37 GMT
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Comey, whom Trump has long viewed as a foe, faces one count each of threatening the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, according to the indictment filed in North Carolina.Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said at a press conference later Tuesday. Actual sentences are often far lower than the maximums. An arrest warrant for Comey, requested by federal prosecutors, has been issued, according to his case docket.Comey, in a video response to the indictment on Substack entitled "Seashells," said, "I'm still innocent, I'm still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary, so let's go.""But it's really important that all of us remember that this is not who we are as a country," Comey…

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