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 20:53:36 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 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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The case against the former FBI director centers on a photo he posted last year showing seashells arranged to write out “86 47,” which some saw as a call for violence against President Donald Trump.
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey that critics have said encouraged violence against the US president.
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