Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on two counts related to an Instagram post that prosecutors claim threatened the life of President Donald Trump. The image, posted in 2025, shows a message written with seashells in the sand: "86 47." According to prosecutors, "86" is a slang term meaning "to get rid of," and "47" refers to Trump, the 47th President of the United States.
Comey has remained defiant, asserting that the post was taken out of context and that he had no intent to threaten anyone. The indictment has sparked widespread debate about free speech and the limits of political expression.
Legal experts are divided: some argue the charge is a stretch, while others say it crosses a line. The case is expected to move forward with a court date set for later this year.