Prosecutor Steps Off Comey Case As Legal Challenges Mount

The charging document itself does not explicitly define the meaning of the numbers.

The number “86” is commonly used as slang meaning to remove, eliminate or get rid of something, while “47” is widely viewed as a reference to Trump’s position as the 47th president.

The case marks the second attempt by federal prosecutors to bring criminal charges against Comey.

A previous case involving allegations that Comey lied to Congress during remote testimony several years ago was dismissed by a federal judge, who ruled that the prosecutor handling the matter had been improperly appointed.