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.
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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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