Former FBI Director James Comey appeared in court after being indicted for allegedly making threats against President Donald Trump.

He did not enter a plea, and a judge ruled he could be released without restrictions while the case proceeds.

Prosecutors say Comey’s Instagram post featuring “86 47” was interpreted as a threat to harm Trump, though he claims it was meant as a political message.

His legal team argues the case is an example of selective or vindictive prosecution and plans to seek dismissal, CBS News has reported.

The case raises First Amendment questions about whether symbolic speech can be treated as a criminal threat.