Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Summary
James Comey, former FBI Director, has been indicted again by the Justice Department under President Donald Trump. The new charges relate to a photo Comey posted on Instagram last year showing seashells arranged as the numbers "86 47," which some Trump supporters saw as a threat against the president.Key Facts
- James Comey was indicted a second time by the Justice Department led by President Trump.
- The charges come from a photo posted on Instagram with seashells arranged as "86 47."
- Trump supporters viewed "86 47" as a call to remove the 47th president, President Trump.
- Comey said he did not intend to promote violence and removed the photo after criticism.
- Comey was first indicted in September for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing a proceeding but pleaded not guilty.
- The first case was dismissed due to questions about the prosecutor’s legal appointment, but the Justice Department appealed.
- Comey's lawyers claimed the prosecutions were politically motivated by President Trump’s personal dislike.
- President Trump has publicly called for action against Comey and others on Truth Social.
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