Lead federal prosecutor in James Comey seashells photo case steps aside

NBC News Friday 29 May 2026, 23:14 UTC By Ryan J. Reilly 1 min read

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A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram photo he posted of seashells spelling out a message about President Donald Trump last year.

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