US Justice Dept. Again Indicts Former FBI Director Comey

The U.S. Department of Justice has once again targeted former FBI Director James Comey, this time over a social media post. As reported by CNN, the accusation centers on a photograph of seashells Comey shared online, which critics, particularly those aligned with President Trump, interpreted as a veiled threat or a coded message referencing an assassination attempt on the president. The numbers '86 47' in the seashell arrangement were seen as a reference to 'getting rid of' or 'killing' Trump, who is the 47th U.S. president.

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Comey, who has been a vocal critic of Trump and is perceived by the president as a key figure in the alleged weaponization of the justice system against him, claimed the numbers were a coincidence and that he did not intend any violent connotation. He stated that he removed the post after realizing some people associated the numbers with violence, emphasizing his opposition to any form of violence. However, President Trump publicly disagreed, asserting in a Fox News interview that Comey 'knew exactly what it meant' and that it clearly signified an assassination.

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Charles, look, young Charles. He's so cute

This latest indictment follows previous accusations against Comey in September for making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional investigation. These charges were widely seen as retaliatory by the president against a political opponent. The article highlights that this action represents a significant departure from the principle of an independent Justice Department, free from White House pressure, especially given the French agency's observation that the move occurred shortly after Trump urged the then-Attorney General to take action against his perceived enemies. From a U.S. perspective, this ongoing legal battle between the former FBI director and the president underscores the deep political divisions and the intense scrutiny of the justice system's impartiality.

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My mother, my mother, had a crush on Charles. Can you believe it? Amazing. How I wonder what she's thinking right now.