Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted over a social media post that authorities allege threatened US President Donald Trump, according to a report by CNN.
The charges stem from an image Comey posted showing seashells arranged as “86 47,” which officials interpreted as a coded threat.
The DOJ says former FBI Director James Comey threatened to kill the president. But experts told NBC News his Instagram post showing seashells assembled to read "8647" shouldn't have resulted in charges. https://t.co/4dlfFKWE2D
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The report said a grand jury approved charges including threatening the president and transmitting a threat across state lines. Comey has denied wrongdoing, stating he remains confident in the judiciary.
According to CNN, legal experts say the case may face hurdles. Courts require proof of clear intent and a credible threat, and analysts argue the post may be too ambiguous to meet that standard.
The indictment marks a renewed push by the Trump administration to pursue political opponents, with broader Justice Department actions also drawing attention.
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