Ex-FBI Director James Comey Surrenders Over Alleged Trump Death Threat
WASHINGTON D.C. Former FBI Director James Comey has surrendered to authorities on charges of allegedly threatening to kill U.S. President Donald Trump. The case was brought against him for sharing a controversial image on the social media platform Instagram.
In 2025, Comey posted a photo on Instagram where seashells and stones on a beach were arranged in a style labeled '86 47'. In English, '86' is understood to mean to remove or destroy something, while '47' refers to Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States. Organizers have interpreted this as a threat to incite violence against Trump.
Appearing in a Virginia court on Wednesday, Comey claimed he was innocent. He stated he was unaware of the meaning of those numbers and accused the case of being politically motivated.
Comey's lawyer, Patrick Fitzgerald, argued that the case should be dismissed, stating his client was targeted for criticizing Trump. Judge William Fitzpatrick has allowed Comey to be released without any conditions.
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