The Comey Case: A Threat to Free Speech or a Symptom of Trump's Wrath? Prosecutors are using James Comey's own book against him in the case involving the "86 47" message they claim threatened President Trump.
At first glance, this move may seem like a clever ploy by prosecutors to link Comey's past writings to the present charges, but it raises more questions than answers about the true intentions of the Justice Department.
Comey's lawyers argue that the term "86" has a long standing culinary meaning – it means an item is no longer available on a menu.