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Grand jury indicts Comey for alleged threat against Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly threatening President Trump through a social media post. The post featured seashells arranged to say "86 47," interpreted as a threat against Trump, who is the 47th president. Comey faces two felony charges: making a threat against the president and transmitting that threat via social media across state lines. The indictment was announced by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on April 28, 2026. Some sources suggest this indictment is part of a broader effort to target political opponents.
The indictment of James Comey could have significant implications for political discourse and legal accountability, as it raises questions about the use of justice system resources to target political opponents, as noted by the Associated Press.
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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.
Grand jury indicts Comey for alleged threat against Trump
A federal grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for an alleged threat against President Trump in a social media post. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
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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.
How does Comey's 'threat' against Trump compare to other defendants charged by DOJ?
The ex-FBI director was indicted for allegedly threatening Trump online. When acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the indictment Tuesday of James Comey for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump, he argued that the case against the former FBI director was "very similar" to other cases brought by the.
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.