April 28, 2026

James Comey indicted again by Justice Department

A federal grand jury indicted James Comey for a social media post featuring seashells arranged to form '8647', interpreted as a threat against President Trump.
The indictment raises First Amendment issues regarding whether the post constitutes a 'true threat' and the necessity for prosecutors to prove Comey's intent.
This indictment follows a history of conflict between Comey and Trump, including previous investigations and Comey's dismissal as FBI director.

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US Justice Department indicts former FBI Director Comey a second time, CNN reports
Apr 28, 2026 at 5:55 PM · Reuters
James Comey indicted again in new Justice Department probe
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:01 PM · Fox News
Trump Administration Secures New Indictment Against James Comey
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:17 PM · NYT
Former FBI director James Comey faces new indictment: Reports
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:18 PM · The Hill
Comey indicted again on charges stemming from Instagram post
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:19 PM · CBS News
James Comey indicted by Justice Department for second time
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM · Axios
Justice department files new criminal charges against ex-FBI director Comey
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:23 PM · The Guardian
Justice Department Secures a New Indictment Against James Comey
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:27 PM · WSJ
James Comey indicted over seashell photo that officials said threatened Trump
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM · NBC
FBI director James Comey indicted for a second time
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:47 PM · BBC
James Comey indicted for second time by Justice Department
Apr 28, 2026 at 6:48 PM · Washington Post
Justice Department indicts former FBI director James Comey for a second time
Apr 28, 2026 at 7:31 PM · NPR
Trump v Comey: a timeline of the president and ex-FBI director’s feud
Apr 28, 2026 at 7:45 PM · The Guardian
READ: Indictment of James Comey
Apr 28, 2026 at 8:41 PM · CNN
DOJ announces indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on two counts
Apr 28, 2026 at 8:48 PM · NBC
Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again, in a probe over an online post officials call a Trump threat
Apr 28, 2026 at 9:09 PM · Independent
Legal experts warn Comey ‘86 47’ indictment faces First Amendment hurdles
Apr 28, 2026 at 9:19 PM · Fox News