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Prosecutor Withdraws, Accuses Comey of Threatening Trump

5/30/2026

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Rookie prosecutor John Petracca withdrew from the indictment, accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening U.S. President Donald Trump’s life.
NBC News said John Petracca did not answer job-status questions, while users such as Sarah Longwell and Tracey Gallagher praised him and others called the prosecution frivolous.
The indictment followed James Comey’s “86 47” seashell display, a reference observers linked to President Donald Trump and the slang “86” meaning discard.

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Rookie prosecutor John Petracca withdrew from the indictment, accusing former FBI Director James Comey of threatening U.S. President Donald Trump’s life.
NBC News said John Petracca did not answer job-status questions, while users such as Sarah Longwell and Tracey Gallagher praised him and others called the prosecution frivolous.
The indictment followed James Comey’s “86 47” seashell display, a reference observers linked to President Donald Trump and the slang “86” meaning discard.