Former FBI chief Comey indicted again, in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat
Summary
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again related to a social media post that officials say was a threat against President Donald Trump. This new indictment comes five months after a previous case against him was dismissed by a federal judge.Key Facts
- James Comey was indicted over a photo of seashells arranged to show "86 47" on social media.
- Officials say the numbers were a coded threat against President Trump, with "86" meaning kill and "47" referring to Trump being the 47th president.
- Comey said he posted the photo without realizing its violent connotation and removed it after learning about the associations.
- Comey was previously charged in September with lying to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation, but that case was dismissed in November due to legal issues with the prosecutor's appointment.
- The indictment follows the resignation of a U.S. attorney who believed there was not enough evidence to charge Comey.
- Trump fired Comey in 2017 during an investigation into possible ties between his campaign and Russia.
- President Trump has pushed for legal actions against Comey and other political opponents.
- Since taking office, Trump has taken measures against officials and organizations he views as disloyal or opposed to him.
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