Why ‘8647’ landed ex-FBI chief Comey in Trump’s crosshairs

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: April 29, 2026Country: United States
Crime & Law
Why ‘8647’ landed ex-FBI chief Comey in Trump’s crosshairs

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on federal charges after posting an image of seashells arranged to spell '8647' on Instagram. Prosecutors accuse him of threatening US President Donald Trump and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. The case comes amid heightened political tensions in Washington, as Trump has long called for prosecuting his political opponents, particularly targeting Comey.

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