A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina has returned an indictment charging former FBI director James Comey with making threats to the life of President Donald Trump.
The accusation stems from an image he posted on social media last year, which was retracted later as it turned controversial.
The Indictment includes two counts. According to the Department of Justice, the first charge alleges, "On May 15, 2025, by posting an image via Instagram depicting '86 47', which a reasonable recipient who is familiar with the circumstances would interpret as a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the President of the United States."
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