The U.S. Department of Justice has obtained a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, according to multiple reports, marking a renewed effort to pursue criminal charges after a previous case against him was dismissed last year.

The specific charges in the latest indictment were not immediately disclosed, and the Justice Department has not issued a public statement confirming details of the case.

Sources familiar with the matter said the investigation includes scrutiny of a social media post in which Comey shared an image of seashells arranged to read “86 47” while vacationing in North Carolina. The phrase was later interpreted by some officials as potentially referencing harm toward President Donald Trump, the 47th president.

Comey later deleted the post and said he was unaware of any violent meaning behind the message, stating that he did not intend to endorse or suggest violence against anyone. He also said he opposes political violence and cooperated with authorities when questioned.

The renewed indictment follows an earlier case brought in September that accused Comey of making false statements to Congress and obstructing an investigation related to his 2020 testimony. That case was dismissed by a federal judge who ruled that procedural issues surrounding the appointment of the prosecuting attorney invalidated the charges.

A separate indictment filed in another case was also dismissed on similar legal grounds.

Comey was dismissed from his role as FBI director in 2017 during the Trump administration and has since remained a prominent critic of the president. His legal challenges have continued amid broader political disputes involving federal investigations and the conduct of former government officials.

The Justice Department’s renewed action signals that prosecutors are continuing to review multiple lines of inquiry tied to prior conduct and statements, though it remains unclear how the case will proceed moving forward.