Justice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director Comey
Subject of charges remains unclear, after earlier case over congressional testimony was dismissed
TL;DR
- James Comey, former FBI director, faces new federal criminal charges.
- Charges relate to an Instagram post where seashells spelled "86 47," interpreted as a threat to President Trump.
- Comey was charged with two felonies: making a threat against the president and transmitting it across state lines.
- The indictment states a reasonable person would interpret the post as an intent to harm the President.
- Comey deleted the post and apologized, stating he did not realize the numbers were associated with violence.
- This is the latest action by the Justice Department against perceived political opponents.
- A previous case against Comey for lying to Congress was dismissed.
- Comey's daughter, Maurene, is proceeding with a wrongful termination lawsuit.