Justice Department Indicts Former FBI Director James Comey Over ‘86 47’ Instagram Post
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- A judge tossed a previous indictment against Comey last year.
- Trump, in an interview following Comey’s post, said the former FBI director “knew exactly what that meant” and asserted he was “calling for the assassination of the president.”
Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Topline The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey over allegations an Instagram post he made depicting seashells spelling out “86 47” was a threat against President Donald Trump, Comey’s second indictment after a judge tossed a previous indictment of allegedly obstructing and lying to Congress.
A judge tossed a previous indictment against Comey last year. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)Getty ImagesKey FactsSpecific charges against Comey were not immediately clear, though multiple outlets reported the charges stem from a post Comey made on Instagram in May 2025 that depicted seashells spelling out “86 47,” which Trump said appeared to be a threat against him.
Trump, in an interview following Comey’s post, said the former FBI director “knew exactly what that meant” and asserted he was “calling for the assassination of the president.”