Federal Prosecutors to Seize Comey’s Book Sale Profits

Federal prosecutors will seize James Comey’s book sale profits after he was indicted on two felony counts on charges related to his Trump assassination Instagram post.

The Justice Department issued a forfeiture notice because prosecutors believe Comey posted the ’86 47′ Trump threat to help with sales of his forthcoming book, “Red Verdict.”

“Upon conviction, the defendant shall forfeit to the United States any property, real or personal, which constitutes or is derived from proceeds traceable to the said offense,” the indictment read.

BREAKING: DOJ sources tell me prosecutors are pursuing a “forfeiture action” in relation to James Comey’s alleged felonies because they believe Comey posted the “86” Trump threat to also help drum up sales of a forthcoming book. Comey posted the image five (5) days before the May…

— Paul Sperry (@paulsperry_) April 29, 2026

James Comey posted his threatening ‘8647’ Instagram post shortly before his book launch last May.

Fox News confronted Comey at a book signing last year.

“Why do you want to 86 Trump?” the Fox reporter asked Comey.

“I’m not taking questions like that,” Comey said.

“Why would you post that?” Fox asked Comey.

“Can you sign my sea shell too? Which beach do you find a Kamala seashell, an 8647 seashell?” Fox said before he was escorted away.

WATCH:

🚨 IT’S OFFICIAL: James Comey stands to LOSE his BOOK SALE PROFITS if convicted by the Trump DOJ, because he launched it right after calling to ‘8647’ President Trump

GOOD! SEIZE IT ALL!

Epic confrontation at his book event: “Why do you want to 86 Trump?

COMEY: “Alright…”… pic.twitter.com/9aVh70HkYx

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) April 30, 2026