Thursday, April 30, 2026

James Comey indicted second time by Justice Department

Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted for a second time by the Justice Department over an Instagram post he shared in May 2025 showing seashells arranged to read '86 47' on a North Carolina beach. Prosecutors allege the post constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, the 47th president, with charges including threatening the life of the president and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. Comey has denied any intent to threaten, saying he did not realize the numbers were associated with violence and that he removed the post after learning of that interpretation.