Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted in probe over online post

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Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again, this time over a social media post with seashells arranged as '86 47', which officials called a threat against President Trump.
This is the second indictment against Comey in months, part of what critics see as the Trump administration's effort to prosecute political opponents.
The indictment charges Comey with making a threat against Trump's life and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce, despite his denial of any violent intent.
Comey deleted the post quickly, stating he didn't realize the numbers were associated with violence and opposes all violence, but was still interviewed by the Secret Service.
The term '86' is slang that can mean to get rid of or kill, with Trump accusing Comey of knowingly advocating assassination.
Comey's first indictment in September, for lying to Congress, was dismissed due to an illegally appointed prosecutor.
The relationship between Trump and Comey was strained from the start, culminating in Comey's firing in 2017 amid the Russia investigation.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, a Trump loyalist, has moved quickly on politically charged prosecutions since his recent appointment.
Other Trump foes, like former CIA Director John Brennan, are also under investigation by the Justice Department.

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