Event Brief
Restaurant workers debate meaning of “86” in Comey case
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 2:02 AM ET
Summary: Federal prosecutors said James Comey’s use of “86” on Instagram was a threat, while some restaurant workers call it everyday lingo.
WHO: James Comey; Federal prosecutors; Mike Reyes
WHAT: Prosecutors’ claim about the meaning of “86” versus hospitality workers’ interpretation
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Federal prosecutors said the term was used as a threat “to do harm” to President Donald Trump.
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