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 ‘86 47’
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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 ‘86 47’
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The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US…
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Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted on charges that he threatened President Donald Trump last year when he posted an…
