Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

The Justice Department says its top officials didn't decide to charge former FBI Director James Comey with a crime related to a social media post featuring seashells. The department is trying to separate Attorney General Todd Blanche from this indictment.

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National story. 7 articles from 7 sources. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

Part of The Justice Department's criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey

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KVIA El PasoCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

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Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

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Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

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Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

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Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

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Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

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Justice Department attempts to distance Attorney General Todd Blanche from Comey’s ‘8647’ seashell threat indictment

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