James Comey Indicted Again by Trump's DOJ: Report
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump, this time on federal felony charges for a deleted Instagram post showing seashells arranged to spell '86 47,' which prosecutors allege was a criminal threat against the president. Comey denies any violent intent, calling the charges politically motivated, and plans to contest them in court. Legal experts have questioned the strength of the case, with some calling it an act of political retribution. The indictment has reignited debate over free speech, prosecutorial overreach, and the politicization of the Justice Department.
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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 was indicted Tuesday for a second time by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump, 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 up to 10 years in prison and has…
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