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Secret Service 'illegally' surveilled Comey in Trump '8647' threat case: court filing
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Ex-FBI Director James Comey posted on Instagram a photo of seashells arranged in the pattern "8647." Comey stated he is facing prosecution related to the post. A court filing alleged the Secret Service conducted surveillance of Comey in connection with the matter. The case involves an investigation into whether the image constituted a threat to former President Donald Trump, whose name is associated with the number sequence.