James Comey indicted in connection with social media post
James Comey has been indicted by the Department of Justice for a social media post. This marks the second indictment related to Comey. (sources: foxnews, pbs, usatoday, aljazeera, cbsnews)
The Department of Justice has indicted James Comey for a post that allegedly constituted a threat against Trump. This is Comey's second indictment during the Trump administration.
- The indictment is linked to a social media post featuring seashells that spelled out '86 47'.
- This is the second time Comey has faced indictment from the Department of Justice.
- The indictment is part of a broader investigation by the DOJ.
Why it matters
The indictment raises questions about the legal implications of social media communications involving public figures.
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This story is about James Comey being indicted in connection with a social media post. The bill would reauthorize the National Threat Assessment Center through FY2030 and expand its activities to prevent targeted violence, including new prevention programs.
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