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Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again in probe over online post officials call a Trump threat

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Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say amounted to a threat against President Donald Trump.

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Fox7 Austin
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again in Justice Department probe (opens Fox7 Austin)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
NBC4 Washington
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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The criminal case is the second in a matter of months against Comey
New York Post
Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey again (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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The Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey again, sources familiar told The Post.
CNN
READ: Indictment of James Comey (opens CNN)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges of making a threat against President Donald Trump and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
The Guardian
Justice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director Comey (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Subject of charges remains unclear, after earlier case over congressional testimony was dismissed
The Daily Signal
James Comey Indicted Again: Latest Developments Explained (opens The Daily Signal)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Former FBI Director James Comey faces new indictment news. Learn more about the implications and details from CNN's report.
Fox News
James Comey indicted again in new Justice Department probe (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Unspecified legal allegations target a top law enforcement veteran for another round of litigation.
The Federalist
James Comey Indicted For '86 47' 'Threat' Against Trump (opens The Federalist)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by the Justice Department on charges related to his apparent '86 47' threat.
WHDH Boston
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again Tuesday, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials said constituted
The Daily Caller
James Comey Indicted Over Infamous ’8647’ Seashell Post (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Former FBI director James Comey was indicted Tuesday related to a social media post from May 2025.
Los Angeles Times
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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The longtime Trump foe said he assumed the arrangement of shells he saw on a walk, reading “86 47,” was a political message, not a call to violence.
Philadelphia Inquirer
Ex-FBI head Comey indicted in probe over online post officials say constituted Trump threat (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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He has been indicted again, this time over a social media photo of seashells arranged on a beach that officials say constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
CBS News
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Former FBI Director James Comey is again facing federal charges after the government's previous case against him was dismissed.
Lamag
James Comey Indicted Again Over “86 47” Instagram Post (opens Lamag)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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James Comey faces a new indictment tied to an Instagram post spelling “86 47,” which the DOJ links to threats against Trump.
CNN
Exclusive: Justice Department indicts former FBI Director James Comey for a second time (opens CNN)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump’s Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN.
New York Post
Read the full James Comey indictment (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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FBI Director James Comey was indicted by a grand jury on charges of making threats against the president and transmitting a threat.
Fox News
DOJ indicts James Comey again amid probe tied to ‘86 47’ shell post (opens Fox News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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The Justice Department has reportedly indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time as investigators examine a viral “86 47” Instagram post and other actions linked to President Donald Trump, according to sources.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
DOJ secures new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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WASHINGTON >> The Justice Department has secured a new indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, over a social media post, after a past indictment effort spurred by President Donald Trump last year ended in failure, according to people familiar with the investigation.
Newsweek
James Comey indicted by Trump's DOJ over "86-47" post (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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James Comey was indicted again by Trump’s Justice Department, reviving a prosecution dismissed last year, the AP reported.
Townhall
Justice Department Issues Arrest Warrant for James Comey, Charges Stem From Past Anti-Trump Post (opens Townhall)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Former FBI Director James Comey indicted again over controversial 2025 Instagram post involving Trump.
Talking Points Memo
Trump DOJ Indicts Comey Over That Seashell Photo (opens Talking Points Memo)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey again after its initial attempts to prosecute the man who is high on President Trump’s…
Breitbart News
Report: Justice Department Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey for Second Time (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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CNN reported on Tuesday that the Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time.
Deutsche Welle
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted again — official (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Apr 27, 2026
RedState
Breaking: James Comey Indicted Again - the Reckoning Continues (opens RedState)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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James Comey indicted again by DOJ in a second charge within a year amid ongoing political controversy.
Al Jazeera
Former FBI director Comey again indicted by US Justice Department (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 27, 2026
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Trump has long called for prosecution of Comey, who led an FBI investigation related to the president’s 2016 campaign.

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