Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the US Department of Justice for a social media post that allegedly threatened President Donald Trump. This indictment follows a previous case against Comey that was dismissed last year. The post in question featured a photo of seashells arranged in a way that some interpreted as a threat, although Comey has stated he did not intend any violence.
- ▪Comey was indicted for a social media post that officials claim constituted a threat to Trump.
- ▪The post showed seashells arranged in the shape of '86 47', which some interpreted as a violent message.
- ▪Comey has previously faced legal challenges, including a dismissed indictment for lying to Congress regarding the Russia investigation.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 12 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Justice Department indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time — NPR — News
- ▪ Justice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director Comey — The Guardian — World
- ▪ US Justice Department indicts former FBI Director Comey a second time, CNN reports — All News
- ▪ Justice department claims Comey made ‘threat to kill’ Trump as it announces charges against former FBI director – live — the Guardian
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News|Donald TrumpFormer FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice DepartmentTrump has long called for the prosecution of Comey, who led an FBI investigation related to the president’s 2016 campaign.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoFBI Director James Comey raises his right hand at the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence hearing on Russian actions during the 2016 election campaign, in Washington, DC [File: AFP]By Al Jazeera Staff and APPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026Former FBI Director James Comey has again been indicted by the United States Department of Justice, this time over a social media post that officials have said constituted a threat to President…
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