Grand Jury Indicts James Comey Over Threats Against President Trump

A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of North Carolina indicted former FBI director James Comey on two counts—threatening the President (18 U.S.C. § 871) and transmitting a threat in interstate commerce (18 U.S.C. § 875(c))—for allegedly posting an Instagram image on May 15, 2025 that a reasonable observer would view as a serious threat to President Donald Trump and knowingly transmitting a threatening message. If convicted, he faces up to 10 years in prison. The indictment, announced by Acting A.G. Todd Blanche and U.S. Attorney Ellis Boyle, underscores that no one is above the law; Comey is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.