Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for the second time, with charges reportedly linked to an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as the numbers '86 47,' which some interpreted as a threat against President Trump. The Justice Department has not disclosed the specific charges. The first indictment, filed in September, accused Comey of lying to Congress but was dismissed due to the prosecutor's improper appointment. The case is ongoing, with further details expected.
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted for second time15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadGetty ImagesFormer FBI Director James Comey will face charges brought by the US Department of Justice after he was indicted for a second time, multiple sources told the BBC's US partner CBS News.The specific charges are not known, but the sources said they relate to an image Comey briefly shared on Instagram last year that showed seashells forming the numbers "86 47".Comey has insisted he did not know what the numbers meant, but Trump and other administration officials have said the post was a threat against the 47th president.
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