James Comey indicted again in new Justice Department probe
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two felony charges related to an Instagram post featuring a shell arrangement labeled '86 47.' The Justice Department alleges the post constituted a threat against President Donald Trump, with each charge carrying up to 10 years in prison. The case has drawn significant political attention and criticism, particularly from Trump supporters.
- ▪James Comey was indicted on two felony counts for allegedly threatening President Donald Trump via an Instagram post.
- ▪The post showed a beach formation of shells labeled '86 47,' interpreted by prosecutors as a veiled threat to 'cancel' the 47th president.
- ▪Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and includes a forfeiture notice for any proceeds from the alleged crime.
- ▪A grand jury issued an arrest warrant for Comey as part of the indictment.
- ▪Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche stated the DOJ will not tolerate threats against the president, regardless of the defendant's identity.
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James Comey James Comey indicted for alleged threats against Trump: DOJ 2-count felony indictment is related to former FBI director's Instagram photo of '86 47' shell formation on a beach By David Spunt , Louis Casiano , Bill Mears , Jake Gibson Fox News Published April 28, 2026 2:01pm EDT | Updated April 28, 2026 2:42pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video DOJ indicts James Comey a second time Fox News correspondent David Spunt has the latest on the second indictment of the former FBI director on 'America Reports.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time by the Justice Department (DOJ), multiple sources told Fox News.
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