James Comey indicted over Instagram post alleged as threat against Trump

27 articles · Updated · abcnews.com · Apr 28

A federal grand jury in North Carolina indicted Comey for posting "86 47" in seashells on Instagram, which Trump and officials claimed was an assassination threat.
The Department of Justice renewed prosecution efforts after a previous Comey indictment was dismissed, with prosecutors now facing a high legal bar to prove the post was a true threat.
The case raises First Amendment concerns as the phrase "86 47" spreads among Trump protesters, and comes amid broader DOJ actions targeting perceived Trump adversaries under Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

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