Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted Over Instagram Seashell Post
Ex FBI boss indicted over seashell picture
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James Comey, former FBI director, has been indicted over an Instagram photo of seashells that was perceived as a threat against former President Donald Trump. The post, which featured numbers interpreted as violent, has sparked controversy following Comey's previous indictment for unrelated charges.
- 01James Comey has been indicted for an Instagram photo of seashells.
- 02The photo included numbers interpreted as a threat against Donald Trump.
- 03Comey's previous indictment was related to false statements to Congress.
- 04The earlier charges were dismissed due to the unlawful appointment of the prosecutor.
- 05Trump claimed the numbers in the post implied assassination.
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James Comey, the former FBI director, has reportedly been indicted over a now-deleted Instagram post featuring a picture of seashells arranged to form the numbers '86 47'. This post was interpreted by some, including former President Donald Trump, as a violent message, with '86' allegedly signifying 'kill' and '47' referencing Trump's status as the 47th president. Comey stated he did not intend for the post to convey any violent message and removed it after realizing its implications. This indictment follows a previous case against Comey for making false statements to Congress, which was dismissed by a federal judge last November due to issues regarding the prosecutor's appointment. The latest charges against Comey remain undisclosed.
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