To '86' occasionally means to kill but usually doesn't: A linguistic investigation into the Instagram threat charge against James Comey

A federal grand jury in April 2026 charged James Comey with making a threat against President Donald Trump and transmitting a ...
Washington Examiner

James Comey criminal trial over ’86 47′ post set for July 15

A federal judge on Friday set a criminal trial date for former FBI Director James Comey over allegations that a social media post containing the phrase “86 47” spelled out using seashells ...

James Comey trial set for October in case tied to ‘86-47’ post

Legal experts are questioning charges against James Comey tied to a post showing seashells arranged to read “86-47.” ...
AOL

‘86 47’ slogan tied to James Comey resurfaces at May Day protests across US

The "86 47" slogan made infamous by former FBI Director James Comey was seen on signs at multiple May Day protests. Photos captured by Fox News Digital in New York City and Los Angeles showed ...
New York Post

James Comey’s indictment for threats against Trump based on more than just ‘86 47′ Instagram post, acting AG Blanche says

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has revealed he has more damning evidence of former FBI Director James Comey’s alleged threats against President Trump — and said it wasn’t just the viral ...
CBS News

Ex-FBI Director James Comey faces charges over "86 47" post. How strong is the case?

Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Washington — Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a ...