James Comey

Prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey over seashell post is flawed, experts say

FILE PHOTO: FBI Director James Comey testifies before the House Intelligence Committee hearing into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 20, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts/File Photo

Ex-FBI director Comey appears in court over Trump threat charge

In September 2025, James Comey was charged with making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The case was thrown out.

Ex-FBI chief James Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post

The indictment against former FBI director James Comey stems from a social media post in 2025 that showed the numbers “8647“ spelled out in sea shells.

Acting US Attorney-General Blanche says Trump has ‘right’ to influence investigations

Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during a press conference at the Justice Department in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 7, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

Trump loyalist admits grand jury never saw final Comey indictment

The grilling by Judge Michael S. Nachmanoff took place at an excruciatingly awkward hearing in US District Court in Alexandria, Virginia.

Ex-FBI chief Comey argues 2020 testimony can’t sustain false statements case

Former FBI director James Comey was the first of three of President Donald Trump’s perceived political enemies to be criminally charged in recent weeks.

Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump’s fight against ‘Deep State’

US President Donald Trump uses the term “weaponisation” to refer to unproven claims that officials from previous administrations abused federal power to target him.

Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton charged with sharing classified information

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton was under investigation for potential mishandling of classified information.

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Trump’s call to prosecute Comey could bolster former FBI director's defence

Former FBI director James Comey called US President Donald Trump “unethical” and “untethered to truth” in a 2018 memoir.

Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty in case Trump pushed for

In this screengrab from a video posted on James Comey's Instagram page on Sept 25, the former FBI chief and prominent Donald Trump critic says that he is "not afraid" and declares his innocence after being indicted on two criminal counts as the US president escalates a campaign of retribution against political foes.

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