James Comey Indicted Again by Trump's DOJ: Report
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump, facing federal felony charges over a now-deleted Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell '86 47'. Prosecutors allege the image constituted a criminal threat against the president, while Comey denies any violent intent and claims the prosecution is politically motivated. The case has sparked debate over political retribution and the independence of the justice system.
- ▪James Comey faces two federal felony counts for allegedly threatening the president through a symbolic Instagram post.
- ▪The charges stem from an image of seashells spelling '86 47,' which prosecutors interpret as a threat to 'kill' or 'eliminate' President Trump, the 47th president.
- ▪Each count carries a maximum five-year sentence, totaling up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
- ▪Comey’s legal team plans to argue the prosecution is selective and vindictive, and a judge denied the government’s request to impose release conditions.
- ▪Comey maintains his innocence, claims he did not understand the phrase as violent, and has pledged to fight the charges in court.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 16 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 8 centre.
- ▪ 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 for his ‘8647’ seashell post on Instagram — CNBC
- ▪ 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
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By Gabe Whisnant, Andrew Stanton, and Amanda CastroShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court Wednesday after he was indicted for a second time by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump.He is accused of making a criminal threat against the president over a now‑deleted Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell “86 47." The renewed prosecution comes amid heightened scrutiny of Trump’s Justice Department and revives questions about political retribution that were central to Trump’s 2024 campaign and early second term.Comey, a longtime Trump critic, now faces federal felony charges that could carry…
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