Comey's seashell post got him indicted. But experts are sceptical the government can win
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
Last updated: 2026-04-29 21:44:11 ET
Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."
Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.
The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time on Tuesday. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more.
The former FBI director denied that a photo he posted of seashells spelling “86 47” was intended to threaten the president. He has vowed to fight the case.
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Charges against former FBI director James B. Comey and others take focus away from the economy and the issues voters care most about, many Republicans say.
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