Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat

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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted for a second time, this time related to a social media post that officials claim threatened President Donald Trump. The post featured a photo of seashells arranged to read '86 47', which Comey interpreted as a political message. This indictment follows a previous case against Comey that was dismissed, raising concerns about potential targeting by the Trump administration.

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▪James Comey was indicted for allegedly threatening President Trump through a social media post.
▪The post included a photo of seashells arranged to read '86 47', which Comey claimed was not a call to violence.
▪This is the second indictment against Comey, with the first being dismissed due to issues with the prosecutor's appointment.

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▪ Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat - AP News — Google News
▪ Former FBI director James Comey facing second indictment, source says — The Globe and Mail
▪ Former FBI director James Comey faces new indictment: Reports — The Hill
▪ Grand jury indicts former FBI Director James Comey over controversial Instagram post — ABC News: Top Stories
▪ Grand Jury Indicts Former N.I.H. Official — NYT > Top Stories

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