The Justice Department has filed new criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, according to a person familiar with the matter. The charges stem from an Instagram post Comey made last year featuring seashells arranged on a beach to spell "86 47."

The post drew controversy as critics interpreted it as a threat against President Donald Trump. The number "86" is commonly used as slang for getting rid of something, while "47" refers to Trump being the 47th president. Trump himself claimed the post constituted a threat against him.

This marks the second time Comey has faced federal charges. A previous case against the former FBI director regarding congressional testimony was dismissed by the courts. The specific charges in the new indictment have not been publicly disclosed.

A grand jury returned the indictment, though details about the exact nature of the criminal allegations remain unclear. The Justice Department has not issued an official statement regarding the charges.

Comey served as FBI director from 2013 to 2017, when he was dismissed by Trump. He has been a frequent critic of Trump and became a prominent figure in investigations related to the 2016 election and Russian interference.