Ex-FBI director Comey appears in court over Trump threat charge
Former FBI director James Comey appeared in court in Alexandria, Virginia, after being charged with making a threat against President Donald Trump's life over a social media post featuring the numbers 86 and 47 arranged with seashells. Comey, who previously faced and had dismissed federal charges, did not enter a plea and was released after the hearing. The case has drawn criticism from Democrats, who allege political motivation behind the indictment, while the Justice Department maintains the decision was based on investigative findings.
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Ex-FBI director Comey appears in court over Trump threat chargeSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIn September 2025, James Comey was charged with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The case was thrown out.PHOTO: EPAPublished Apr 30, 2026, 07:00 AMUpdated Apr 30, 2026, 07:03 AMListenWASHINGTON - Former FBI director James Comey surrendered to authorities in Virginia on April 29 after being charged with threatening President Donald Trump’s life with a social media post.Comey, an outspoken critic of the US president who faced other federal charges that were subsequently thrown out, posted a photo to Instagram in May 2025 of seashells arranged in the shape of the numbers 86 and 47 on a beach in North Carolina.Mr Trump said this…
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