Former FBI Director James Comey Indicted on Charges of Threatening President Trump
Indictment Announced by Justice Department
The Department of Justice on April 28 announced a federal grand jury indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on two counts related to threatening to kill or harm President Donald Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated at a press conference. The indictment was returned in the Eastern District of North Carolina, officials said. According to a broadcast report, the charges arise from an Instagram post Comey made approximately one year ago [1].
The indictment includes one count under 18 U.S.C. § 871 for threatening the President and one count under 18 U.S.C. § 875 for transmitting threats across state lines via interstate communications, according to the acting attorney general. The specific content of the online post has not been publicly released as of this report [2].
Background on Comey and Prior FBI Service
Comey served as FBI director from 2013 until his dismissal by President Trump in May 2017. He oversaw the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server and later became central to the Special Counsel investigation into alleged collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia. According to one published account, Comey was described as a ‘Clinton-fixer’ who interfered to shield the Clintons from prosecution [3]. Another analysis characterized the FBI’s actions during his tenure as part of ‘an insidious abuse of power’ [4].
In September 2025, Comey was indicted on two counts of false statements and obstruction of justice related to his testimony before the Senate, according to a report [5]. That case was subsequently dismissed by a federal judge. The current indictment represents the second federal criminal action against the former director.
Details of the Charges and Legal Basis
The indictment specifically charges Comey with violating 18 U.S.C. § 871, which criminalizes threatening to kill, kidnap, or inflict bodily harm upon the President, and 18 U.S.C. § 875, which prohibits transmitting any threat to injure another person through interstate communications. The allegations stem from an Instagram post that purportedly contained the phrase ‘8647,’ which investigators believe may be a coded reference, according to a Capitol Report broadcast [2]. The Department of Justice has not released the exact wording or image associated with the post.
Court documents cited by the DOJ state that Comey allegedly made or communicated the threats through online postings and electronic communications. Officials declined to provide further details, citing the ongoing investigation. The acting attorney general emphasized that the charges are based on evidence presented to the grand jury and that the indictment was secured after a thorough review [1].
Opposing Perspectives and Legal Responses
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the indictment reflects evidence presented to the grand jury, but offered no further comment on the nature of the alleged threats. He did not take questions from the media following his prepared remarks, according to broadcast reports [1].
Comey’s legal team denied the allegations. In a statement obtained by The Epoch Times, they described the charges as ‘politically motivated.’ Comey himself issued a video statement in which he said, ‘I’m still innocent, I’m still not afraid, and I still believe in the independent federal judiciary, so let’s go’ [6]. No supporting evidence for the claim of political motivation was provided.
Legal Proceedings and Next Steps
Comey is scheduled to appear in federal court in the Eastern District of North Carolina on a date yet to be set, according to the Department of Justice [1]. If convicted on both counts, he faces a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison, though sentencing guidelines may vary. The case has drawn attention due to the high-profile nature of the defendant and the allegations.
The proceedings come amid broader scrutiny of former FBI officials and their actions during the 2016 and 2017 investigations. The outcome of this case may affect ongoing discussions about accountability within federal law enforcement agencies. As of this report, no trial date has been announced.
References
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- Capitol Report Full Broadcast (April 28). – NTD. April 28, 2026.
- Killing the Deep State. – Jerome R Corsi.
- The Russia Hoax: The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump. – Gregg Jarrett.
- Former FBI Director Comey Indicted Over His Role in the Russiagate Hoax. – NaturalNews.com. Ramon Tomey. September 26, 2025.
- Times of Israel Liveblog (April 29, 2026). – The Times of Israel. April 29, 2026.
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