Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time, with charges related to an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as the numbers '86 47,' which authorities allege was a veiled threat against President Trump. Comey claims he was unaware of the numbers' significance, while Trump and allies interpret '86' as slang for removing someone. The first case against Comey, involving testimony to Congress, was dismissed over procedural issues. Details remain limited as the story is still developing.
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Former FBI director James Comey indicted for second time15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleNardine SaadGetty ImagesFormer FBI Director James Comey will face charges brought by the US Department of Justice after he was indicted for a second time, multiple sources told the BBC's US partner CBS News.The specific charges are not known, but the sources said they relate to an image Comey briefly shared on Instagram last year that showed seashells forming the numbers "86 47".Comey has insisted he did not know what the numbers meant, but Trump and other administration officials have said the post was a threat against the 47th president.
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