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The Daily Brief: Comey Faces Fresh Indictment Tied to Controversial Post, Lakers Hopeful Reaves Could Return for Game 5, and more.

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James Comey Indicted Again Over “86 47” Instagram Post

Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a new indictment tied to an Instagram post in which seashells spelled out “86 47,” a phrase federal prosecutors say referenced violence toward President Donald Trump. Comey later deleted the post and said he did not realize the numbers could be interpreted as threatening. The latest charges arrive as his daughter, Maurene Comey, pursues a wrongful termination lawsuit alleging political retaliation tied to her father.

Los Angeles Lakers Hopeful Austin Reaves Returns for Crucial Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers could get a major boost ahead of Game 5 against the Houston Rockets, as guard Austin Reaves nears a possible return from the oblique strain that has sidelined him since early April. With Los Angeles holding a 3-1 series lead, Reaves’ progress in practice has fueled optimism that he may be available for a pivotal matchup at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers have remained competitive despite injuries to key players, making Reaves’ potential comeback a significant development as the team looks to advance in the playoffs.

Former NBA Guard Damon Jones Pleads Guilty in Federal Gambling Conspiracies

Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to conspiracy charges tied to two separate wire fraud cases involving illegal sports betting and rigged high-stakes poker games. Prosecutors allege the schemes were connected to organized crime and relied on insider information, cheating technology, and celebrity participants to legitimize manipulated games. Jones apologized to the National Basketball Association in court and now faces sentencing in early 2027 as the broader investigation into more than 30 defendants continues.

Luigi Mangione Defense Team Finalized as Federal Case Moves Forward

Luigi Mangione’s attorneys say his defense team is now complete after prosecutors dropped the charges that previously exposed him to the death penalty. A new federal filing confirms that specialized “learned counsel” is no longer needed, marking a formal shift away from a capital-case structure. While Mangione still faces life in prison if convicted, both his federal and state cases continue to move through the courts with new hearing dates and trial timelines now in place.

Ask Chris: How a Paramount Studio Gym Became a Piece of Hollywood History

Long before it became the Hollywood Heritage Museum, a weathered wooden barn on the Paramount Pictures lot served as a gymnasium for movie stars and studio staff. The 125-year-old structure began life as a horse shelter before becoming the filming site for The Squaw Man, widely considered Hollywood’s first feature-length movie. Over the decades, the barn shifted from film set to workout space to preservation landmark, eventually relocating across from the Hollywood Bowl.

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