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James Comey Indicted Over Instagram Threat to Trump

4/29/2026

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  • A grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on two felonies—threatening President Donald Trump and transmitting the threat via Instagram.
  • U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle said no one is above the law in Eastern North Carolina.
  • Comey said he deleted the image, opposed violence, and did not intend to threaten the president.
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche said law-enforcement work will prove intent, noting the case follows earlier dismissed attempts.