Grand jury indicts former FBI Director James Comey over controversial Instagram post
A federal grand jury in North Carolina has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram post featuring the numbers '86 47' written in seashells, which prosecutors allege constituted a threat against President Donald Trump. Comey faces two charges: Threats Against the President and Successors, and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. He has denied any intent to threaten, stating he was unaware the numbers could be associated with violence, and removed the post after backlash. The case raises significant First Amendment questions, particularly regarding the definition of a 'true threat' under recent Supreme Court precedent.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onJames Comey indicted again, this time over seashell Instagram postComey faces two charges, including Threats Against the President and Successors.ByKatherine Faulders, Peter Charalambous, and Alexander MallinApril 28, 2026, 4:19 PM3:49Former FBI Director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, June 8, 2017.Andrew Harnik/APA federal grand jury in North Carolina has indicted former FBI Director James Comey over a controversial Instagram post from last year that President Donald Trump and members of his administration claimed was a threat…
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