Second indictment of ex-FBI chief James Comey signals retaliation fears
Summary
James Comey, the former FBI director, was indicted a second time with charges alleging he threatened President Donald Trump through a social media post. Legal experts say the indictment is weak and likely politically motivated, and it could be dismissed in court.Key Facts
- James Comey, former FBI director, faces a new criminal indictment.
- The charge alleges Comey threatened President Trump using a seashell image on Instagram with the phrase "86 47."
- "86" can mean removing or killing, and "47" refers to Trump as the 47th president.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche filed the indictment after replacing Pam Bondi, who was fired partly for not prosecuting Trump critics.
- Legal experts describe the indictment as weak and possibly retaliatory to please President Trump.
- Comey denies any threat, calling himself innocent and supportive of the courts.
- The case comes amid concerns that the Department of Justice is being used to settle political scores.
- Previous charges against Comey were dismissed due to procedural issues with the prosecutor’s appointment.
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