James Comey indicted over Instagram seashell photo that allegedly threatened Trump
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former FBI director James Comey over an Instagram post featuring a seashell arrangement that spelled '8647,' which prosecutors allege was a coded threat against President Donald Trump. The DOJ claims the image could be interpreted as a serious intent to harm, citing the slang term 'eighty-six' and Trump's status as the 47th president. Comey removed the post and stated he did not intend any violent message, emphasizing his opposition to violence. This marks Comey's second indictment, following a previously dismissed case from 2025.
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