Event Brief
8647 code linked to charges against James Comey
Filed: Apr 29, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: The Department of Justice argued that a seashell image expressing intent to do harm led to a second federal case against James Comey.
WHO: Department of Justice
WHAT: A seashell image tied to the '8647' code was cited in a second federal case against former FBI director James Comey.
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 6:37 AM ET
WHERE: North Carolina
WHY: The Department of Justice argued the image expresses an intent to do harm to the president.
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