Former FBI director James Comey facing second indictment, source says
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time for a social media post featuring seashells that officials claim threatened President Trump. The indictment follows a previous case against Comey that was dismissed, raising concerns about potential vindictive prosecution. Comey maintains his innocence and plans to contest the charges in court, asserting his belief in the independent judiciary.
- ▪Comey was indicted for allegedly making a threat against President Trump through a social media photo of seashells.
- ▪The indictment comes months after a previous case against him was dismissed, leading to accusations of vindictive prosecution.
- ▪Comey has stated that he did not intend to threaten anyone and deleted the post shortly after realizing its implications.
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Open this photo in gallery:Former FBI director James Comey speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington in December, 2018. Comey was charged with making a false statement and obstructing Congress in September, 2025, but a federal judge dismissed the case.J. Scott Applewhite/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountFormer FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.The criminal case is the second in months against Comey and is part of the Trump administration Justice Department’s relentless effort to prosecute political opponents of the Republican president.
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