Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department
Summary
The U.S. Department of Justice has charged former FBI Director James Comey with making threats against President Donald Trump based on a social media post. This new case follows the dismissal of an earlier charge against Comey related to alleged false statements to Congress.Key Facts
- James Comey, former FBI Director, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department for alleged threats against President Trump.
- The indictment refers to a social media post showing seashells arranged as "86 47," which some interpret as a violent threat.
- "86" can mean to throw something out or be slang for "kill," and "47" refers to President Trump's current term number.
- Comey said he did not intend violence and removed the post after learning it was seen that way.
- The charges include knowingly making threats to harm President Trump and sending those threats across state lines.
- A previous case charging Comey with lying to Congress was dismissed due to the prosecutor's illegal appointment.
- President Trump has pushed for legal action against his political opponents, including Comey.
- The Justice Department is also investigating former CIA Director John Brennan in connection to the Russia investigation.
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