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Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted for his ‘8647’ seashell post on Instagram
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice over an Instagram post featuring seashells arranged to spell '8647'. This arrangement has been interpreted by some, including Trump allies, as a threat against President Trump. Comey has stated that he did not intend for the post to be interpreted in this way. The indictment is part of ongoing tensions between Comey and Trump, particularly regarding Comey's previous role in the FBI.
The indictment of James Comey could escalate political tensions between Trump supporters and opponents, as it raises questions about the use of legal actions in political disputes, according to The New York Times.
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Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey
The new case stems from a photograph of seashells on a North Carolina beach.
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted for his ‘8647’ seashell post on Instagram
Trump had accused the former FBI Director Comey of "calling for the assassination of the president" by sharing the image of the numbers in an Instagram post.
James Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials say threatened Trump
The Department of Justice has secured an indictment for former FBI Director James Comey over a photo he posted on social media showing seashells arranged in the shape of "8647," which Trump allies portrayed as a threat to President Trump, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
Comey faces DoJ charges over seashell ‘8647’ post, but what does it really mean?
The former FBI director is accused of calling for Trump’s death with seashell picture. We explain what it stands for Justice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director Comey While the former FBI director James Comey has said it did not occur to him that that the numbers “86 47” – which he spotted.