Attempt to prosecute Comey over Instagram post allegedly calling for ‘political violence’ met with ridicule by experts
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At the center of the latest indictment is a photo Comey posted to social media last year of seashells on the beach that read out…
FBI director was charged initially in May of 2025 for lying to Congress about Russia probe, Clinton email case before charges…
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
The former FBI director is under fire for an Instagram post that Republicans are hyping as an assassination threat.
Trump had accused Comey of "calling for the assassination of the president" by sharing the image of the numbers in the May 15…
Former FBI director indicted in connection with seashell photo as some Trump allies skeptical of news charges
Todd Blanche says case against Comey based on more than just Instagram post
