Ex-FBI director James Comey charged over Instagram post threatening Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey surrendered to authorities on Wednesday to face charges alleging that an Instagram post he shared threatened the life of President Donald Trump.The post contained a photo of seashells arranged to read "86 47," which prosecutors interpret as a call to violence against Trump, the 47th president of the United States.Comey denies any wrongdoing, stating he was unaware of the meaning behind the numbers and claims the prosecution is politically motivated.He did not enter a plea during his brief court appearance in Virginia.The charges include knowingly and willfully making a threat to take the life of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 21:32 LONDON
Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted for Threatening Donald Trump via Instagram Post
James Comey, the former director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has been indicted on criminal charges related to a social media post.The indictment was announced on April 29, 2026, by a grand jury in North Carolina.Comey faces two felony charges: making a threat against the president and transmitting that threat across state lines via social media.The charges stem from an Instagram post he made in May 2025 while on vacation.The post featured seashells arranged to display the numbers "86 47." The number "86" is commonly used as slang for "getting rid of" or "killing," and "47" was interpreted as... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Apr 2026 12:01 LONDON
