Out of the Swamp: Comey Faces Arrest Warrant in NC After '86 47' Seashell Threat
A federal grand jury in North Carolina has indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two charges related to an alleged threat against President Trump, stemming from a social media post featuring the numbers '86 47'. An arrest warrant has been issued, and Comey could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The case will be prosecuted in a jurisdiction perceived as less influenced by Washington's political establishment. Intent will be a key issue at trial, with prosecutors citing evidence from witnesses, documents, and Comey's own statements.
- ▪James Comey has been indicted by a North Carolina grand jury on charges of threatening the president and transmitting a threat via interstate communications.
- ▪The indictment relates to an Instagram post from May 15, 2025, displaying '86 47', which prosecutors claim was a veiled threat against President Trump.
- ▪Comey faces a maximum of 10 years in prison if convicted under 18 U.S.C. § 871 and § 875(c).
- ▪The Eastern District of North Carolina was chosen for the indictment, a region seen as politically favorable to the prosecution's case.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that intent will be proven through evidence including witnesses, documents, and Comey’s own conduct.
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Out of the Swamp: Comey Faces Arrest Warrant in NC After '86 47' Seashell Threat By Ward Clark | 6:20 PM on April 28, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite We can now report some more specifics on the latest indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, this time over alleged threats against President Trump..@DAGToddBlanche: "Today, a grand jury sitting in the Eastern District of North Carolina returned an indictment against James Comey on two counts."Count one: Knowingly and willfully making a threat to take the life of, and to inflict bodily harm upon, the President of the… pic.twitter.com/lrJCHGysBI— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 28, 2026 Advertisement…
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