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Definition of ‘86’ at the Heart of Comey Indictment

Definition of ‘86’ at the Heart of Comey Indictment

A federal indictment against former FBI Director James Comey hinges on the meaning of “86.” The Department of Justice said it indicates a threat of physical harm, while the more common dictionary definition is to throw out or get rid of something.