James Comey indicted by Justice Department for second time: reports

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Axios

Former FBI Director James Comey, a frequent critic of President Trump, has been indicted by the Department of Justice for a second time, multiple outlets reported.The big picture: The indictment was not immediately available, but Fox and the New York Times both reported it involves a social media post by Comey that included seashells arranged to display 8647, which some Republicans interpreted as a threat against Trump at the time.Context: The Justice Department last year tried to indict Comey for lying to Congress in 2020, but that prosecution crumbled.Editor's note: This is a breaking news story and will be updated.