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Philadelphia InquirerWednesday, 29 April 2026

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Ex-FBI head Comey indicted over photo post

The Justice Department says an Instagram image of seashells constituted a threat against President Trump.

How they framed it

The paper reports the indictment with standard journalistic detachment, stating the unusual nature of the charge—a social media post of seashells—without employing sensational language.

Context

Former FBI Director James Comey faces a second set of charges from the Justice Department, with the latest indictment alleging that a social media post constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.

Striking phrase

image of seashells constituted a threat

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