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Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted over a social media photo of seashells, which officials claim constituted a threat against President Donald Trump. This indictment, approved by a grand jury in the Eastern District, marks Comey's second indictment in recent months as part of the Trump administration's efforts to prosecute political opponents. CNN and the Associated Press both report on the nature of the charges, though CNN emphasizes the political context more strongly.
The indictment of James Comey could have significant implications for political discourse and legal precedents regarding threats against public officials, as noted by the Associated Press.
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Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted in a probe over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials claim constituted a threat against President Donald Trump. Former FBI Director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott.
READ: Indictment of James Comey
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making a threat against President Donald Trump and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. The indictment, which marks the administration’s second attempt to prosecute the longtime Trump rival, centers on a photo of seashells.
Exclusive: Former FBI Director James Comey indicted over alleged ‘threat’ against Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. The charges, approved by a grand jury in the Eastern District.