DOJ Involved In HIllary Probe...
Feb 24, 2016 23:03:18 #
Don G. Dinsdale
Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)
Lynch Confirms Career Justice Department Attorneys Involved in Clinton Email Probe
By Catherine Herridge & Pamela K. Browne - Feb 24, 2016 - Fox News
Attorney General Loretta Lynch confirmed to Congress Wednesday that career Justice Department attorneys are working with FBI agents on the criminal investigation of Hillary Clintons email practices and
the handling of classified material.
Legal experts say the assignment of career Justice Department attorneys to the case shows the FBI probe has progressed beyond the initial referral, or "matured," giving agents access to the U.S. governments full investigative tool box, including subpoena power for individuals, business or phone records, as well as witnesses.
The Associated Press reported earlier this month that career lawyers were involved, but Lynch's comments are the most expansive to Congress.
"If the FBI makes the case that Hillary Clinton mishandled classified information and put America's security at risk, will you prosecute the case? Republican Congressman John Carter asked Lynch during a budget hearing.
"Do you know of any efforts underway to undermine the FBI's investigation? And please look the American people in the eye and tell us what your position is as you are the chief prosecutor of the United States," Carter pressed.
Lynch replied, "...that matter is being handled by career independent law enforcement agents, FBI agents as well as the career independent attorneys in the Department of Justice. They follow the evidence, they look at the law and they'll make a recommendation to me when the time is appropriate,"
She confirmed that the FBI criminal investigation is ongoing, and no recommendation or referral on possible charges had been made to her.
"I am not able to comment about the specific investigation at this time. But what I will say is again that this will be conducted as every other case. And we will review all the facts and all the evidence and come to an independent conclusion as to how to best handle it. And I'm also aware of no efforts to undermine our review or investigation into this matter at all."
The White House has been criticized for its public comments, including those of President Obama, that the transmission of classified information on Clinton's unsecured, personal server did not jeopardize national security.
Last month, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Clinton was not the target of the FBI probe, and it was not "trending" towards Clinton.
During congressional testimony in December, FBI Director James Comey was asked by Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas, Does the President get briefings on ongoing investigations by the FBI like this? Comey replied, No.
National Security Defense attorney Edward MacMahon, who routinely handles classified information as part of his case work, said "Lynch appears to be sending a message that there is no need for a special prosecutor because she has assigned career Justice Department lawyers, and not political appointees, to work with FBI agents on the Clinton matter."
MacMahon who recently represented CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling, who was convicted of leaking intelligence to a New York Times reporter and is now serving a three- and-a-half-year prison sentence, said the pairing of FBI agents and Justice Department attorneys generally reflects the fact that the investigation has moved beyond an initial inquiry.
As a general matter, a U.S. attorney is assigned as an FBI investigation progresses. The partnership with the U.S. attorney allows the FBI to use the investigation tools of the U.S. government, including subpoenas for evidence, business or phone records, as well as witnesses. And you need (a) U.S. attorney to convene a grand jury.
It is not publicly known whether any of those actions have been taken. But an intelligence source close to the FBI probe said the career professionals at the bureau "will be angry and walk off if no indictment recommendation is followed through."
At least 1,730 Clinton emails contain classified information, and the rest held by the State Department must be released by the end of the month based on a federal court imposed timetable.
One of the newly declassified 2012 emails sent four days after the Benghazi terrorist attack, includes highly sensitive information about the evacuation of Americans from Tunisia.
The email included a rare redaction for intelligence called the B 1.4 (g) exception which pertains to vulnerabilities or capabilities to national security including defense against transnational terrorism.
The email chain was forwarded, on Sept. 16, 2012 at 8:12 a.m, from Clinton chief of staff Cheryl Mills' government account to Clintons unsecured personal server. One of the emails early in the chain was sent by Denis McDonough, then Deputy National Security adviser. His address is redacted citing unwarranted invasion of personal privacy and could also be a private account because other government accounts on the email chain are not redacted.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/02/24/lynch-confirms-career-justice-department-attorneys-involved-in-clinton-email-probe.html?intcmp=hpbt2
Federal Court Ruling Could Pave The Way For Clinton Subpoena in Email Case
By Alana Goodman - Feb 24, 2016 - The Washington Free Beacon
A federal court ruled on Tuesday that a watchdog group could request testimony from Hillary Clintons State Department aides in connection with her private email server, a decision that could eventually lead to a subpoena for Hillary Clinton.
D.C. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan granted a motion for discovery filed by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group that is suing the U.S. State Department for records related to Clintons time as secretary of state.
Judicial Watch is seeking information about whether Clinton and her aides intentionally dodged public records laws by using a private email server. The organization said it would ask to depose former State Department officials as part of the discovery process.
Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, called the judges decision a major victory for the publics right to know the truth about Hillary Clintons email system. He also said it may eventually be necessary for Clinton to testify.
Our proposed discovery, which will require court approval, will include testimony of current and former officials of the State Department, said Fitton. While Mrs. Clintons testimony may not be required initially, it may happen that her testimony is necessary for the Court to resolve the legal issues about her unprecedented email practices.
Judicial Watch successfully sued the State Department in September 2013 for records about the special employment arrangement for Clinton aide Huma Abedin at the State Department. But the case was reopened last March after it was revealed that Clinton used a private email server during her time at the State Department. Many of Clintons emails had not previously been turned over to the State Department, shielding them from public records requests.
Judicial Watch said in its motion for discovery that it would seek to question a number of State Department officials, including Undersecretary for Management Patrick Kennedy, Clinton aide Cheryl Mills, Clintons personal IT staffer Bryan Pagliano, and Abedin.
Judge Sullivan asked Judicial Watch to submit its plan for discovery by March 5, which would be subject to approval by the court after April 15.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/02/24/federal-court-ruling-could-pave-way-for-clinton-subpoena-in-email-case.html?intcmp=hpbt2
Is Hillary Clinton Above the Law?
By Julia Limitone - Feb 24, 2016 - Fox Business News
During an interview with the FOX Business Networks Maria Bartiromo, California Republican lawmaker Darryl Issa provided detailed analysis of Hillary Clintons email probe.
It is a crime to release source and methods. Scooter Libby went to jail just for saying he didnt remember something related to sources and methods that he actually didnt have anything to do with. David Petreaus is now a convicted criminal because he released information to his biographer, he said.
It is serious business to release information that may be classified or to deal with in a way that is wrong Its not a punishable crime to have an email server. It is a punishable crime to use that in a way that is reckless to American secrets.
Issa shared his views on FBI director James Comey in particular and how the Justice Department has handled the case so far.
I hear you say hes [Comey] a solid citizen. What I would say is this Justice Department, so far, including the FBI director havent found the ability to indict any members of the administration, including Lois Lerner The fact is Lois Lerner was not presented to a Grand Jury -- that was a failure to enforce a statute. We have a similar situation in that no matter what we send to the FBI, they dont seem to find much and the case is closed, he said.
He also discussed whats next for the email investigation.
If he [Comey] brings it [charges] against nobody, then in fact, he clearly has not done his job. If he brings it against her key staff who originated some of these emails, who obviously didnt make up classified information-- it had to be shown to them, then he begins a process in which they may take the wrap if you will, or they may admit that it wasnt an accident that they didnt just violate the law but in fact Hillary Clinton knew it, Issa noted.
Depending on whether staffers plead to felonies, Issa says the case could end without even getting to Clinton.
Maybe her followers can say she badly represented and it was bad judgment I think [Huma] and other key staffers did what she wanted to do and now that it looks bad shes pretending she doesnt understand Millennials, new technology, Blackberries She suddenly doesnt understand technology or government rules, he said.
Issa also discussed Comeys legacy.
Right now hes betting his reputation on demanding that employees of Apple Corporation develop something so that he can spy on Americans likely without our permission.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2016/02/24/is-hillary-clinton-above-law.html?intcmp=hpbt2
By Catherine Herridge & Pamela K. Browne - Feb 24, 2016 - Fox News
Attorney General Loretta Lynch confirmed to Congress Wednesday that career Justice Department attorneys are working with FBI agents on the criminal investigation of Hillary Clintons email practices and
the handling of classified material.
Legal experts say the assignment of career Justice Department attorneys to the case shows the FBI probe has progressed beyond the initial referral, or "matured," giving agents access to the U.S. governments full investigative tool box, including subpoena power for individuals, business or phone records, as well as witnesses.
The Associated Press reported earlier this month that career lawyers were involved, but Lynch's comments are the most expansive to Congress.
"If the FBI makes the case that Hillary Clinton mishandled classified information and put America's security at risk, will you prosecute the case? Republican Congressman John Carter asked Lynch during a budget hearing.
"Do you know of any efforts underway to undermine the FBI's investigation? And please look the American people in the eye and tell us what your position is as you are the chief prosecutor of the United States," Carter pressed.
Lynch replied, "...that matter is being handled by career independent law enforcement agents, FBI agents as well as the career independent attorneys in the Department of Justice. They follow the evidence, they look at the law and they'll make a recommendation to me when the time is appropriate,"
She confirmed that the FBI criminal investigation is ongoing, and no recommendation or referral on possible charges had been made to her.
"I am not able to comment about the specific investigation at this time. But what I will say is again that this will be conducted as every other case. And we will review all the facts and all the evidence and come to an independent conclusion as to how to best handle it. And I'm also aware of no efforts to undermine our review or investigation into this matter at all."
The White House has been criticized for its public comments, including those of President Obama, that the transmission of classified information on Clinton's unsecured, personal server did not jeopardize national security.
Last month, White House spokesman Josh Earnest said Clinton was not the target of the FBI probe, and it was not "trending" towards Clinton.
During congressional testimony in December, FBI Director James Comey was asked by Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas, Does the President get briefings on ongoing investigations by the FBI like this? Comey replied, No.
National Security Defense attorney Edward MacMahon, who routinely handles classified information as part of his case work, said "Lynch appears to be sending a message that there is no need for a special prosecutor because she has assigned career Justice Department lawyers, and not political appointees, to work with FBI agents on the Clinton matter."
MacMahon who recently represented CIA officer Jeffrey Sterling, who was convicted of leaking intelligence to a New York Times reporter and is now serving a three- and-a-half-year prison sentence, said the pairing of FBI agents and Justice Department attorneys generally reflects the fact that the investigation has moved beyond an initial inquiry.
As a general matter, a U.S. attorney is assigned as an FBI investigation progresses. The partnership with the U.S. attorney allows the FBI to use the investigation tools of the U.S. government, including subpoenas for evidence, business or phone records, as well as witnesses. And you need (a) U.S. attorney to convene a grand jury.
It is not publicly known whether any of those actions have been taken. But an intelligence source close to the FBI probe said the career professionals at the bureau "will be angry and walk off if no indictment recommendation is followed through."
At least 1,730 Clinton emails contain classified information, and the rest held by the State Department must be released by the end of the month based on a federal court imposed timetable.
One of the newly declassified 2012 emails sent four days after the Benghazi terrorist attack, includes highly sensitive information about the evacuation of Americans from Tunisia.
The email included a rare redaction for intelligence called the B 1.4 (g) exception which pertains to vulnerabilities or capabilities to national security including defense against transnational terrorism.
The email chain was forwarded, on Sept. 16, 2012 at 8:12 a.m, from Clinton chief of staff Cheryl Mills' government account to Clintons unsecured personal server. One of the emails early in the chain was sent by Denis McDonough, then Deputy National Security adviser. His address is redacted citing unwarranted invasion of personal privacy and could also be a private account because other government accounts on the email chain are not redacted.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/02/24/lynch-confirms-career-justice-department-attorneys-involved-in-clinton-email-probe.html?intcmp=hpbt2
Federal Court Ruling Could Pave The Way For Clinton Subpoena in Email Case
By Alana Goodman - Feb 24, 2016 - The Washington Free Beacon
A federal court ruled on Tuesday that a watchdog group could request testimony from Hillary Clintons State Department aides in connection with her private email server, a decision that could eventually lead to a subpoena for Hillary Clinton.
D.C. District Court Judge Emmet G. Sullivan granted a motion for discovery filed by Judicial Watch, a conservative watchdog group that is suing the U.S. State Department for records related to Clintons time as secretary of state.
Judicial Watch is seeking information about whether Clinton and her aides intentionally dodged public records laws by using a private email server. The organization said it would ask to depose former State Department officials as part of the discovery process.
Tom Fitton, president of Judicial Watch, called the judges decision a major victory for the publics right to know the truth about Hillary Clintons email system. He also said it may eventually be necessary for Clinton to testify.
Our proposed discovery, which will require court approval, will include testimony of current and former officials of the State Department, said Fitton. While Mrs. Clintons testimony may not be required initially, it may happen that her testimony is necessary for the Court to resolve the legal issues about her unprecedented email practices.
Judicial Watch successfully sued the State Department in September 2013 for records about the special employment arrangement for Clinton aide Huma Abedin at the State Department. But the case was reopened last March after it was revealed that Clinton used a private email server during her time at the State Department. Many of Clintons emails had not previously been turned over to the State Department, shielding them from public records requests.
Judicial Watch said in its motion for discovery that it would seek to question a number of State Department officials, including Undersecretary for Management Patrick Kennedy, Clinton aide Cheryl Mills, Clintons personal IT staffer Bryan Pagliano, and Abedin.
Judge Sullivan asked Judicial Watch to submit its plan for discovery by March 5, which would be subject to approval by the court after April 15.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2016/02/24/federal-court-ruling-could-pave-way-for-clinton-subpoena-in-email-case.html?intcmp=hpbt2
Is Hillary Clinton Above the Law?
By Julia Limitone - Feb 24, 2016 - Fox Business News
During an interview with the FOX Business Networks Maria Bartiromo, California Republican lawmaker Darryl Issa provided detailed analysis of Hillary Clintons email probe.
It is a crime to release source and methods. Scooter Libby went to jail just for saying he didnt remember something related to sources and methods that he actually didnt have anything to do with. David Petreaus is now a convicted criminal because he released information to his biographer, he said.
It is serious business to release information that may be classified or to deal with in a way that is wrong Its not a punishable crime to have an email server. It is a punishable crime to use that in a way that is reckless to American secrets.
Issa shared his views on FBI director James Comey in particular and how the Justice Department has handled the case so far.
I hear you say hes [Comey] a solid citizen. What I would say is this Justice Department, so far, including the FBI director havent found the ability to indict any members of the administration, including Lois Lerner The fact is Lois Lerner was not presented to a Grand Jury -- that was a failure to enforce a statute. We have a similar situation in that no matter what we send to the FBI, they dont seem to find much and the case is closed, he said.
He also discussed whats next for the email investigation.
If he [Comey] brings it [charges] against nobody, then in fact, he clearly has not done his job. If he brings it against her key staff who originated some of these emails, who obviously didnt make up classified information-- it had to be shown to them, then he begins a process in which they may take the wrap if you will, or they may admit that it wasnt an accident that they didnt just violate the law but in fact Hillary Clinton knew it, Issa noted.
Depending on whether staffers plead to felonies, Issa says the case could end without even getting to Clinton.
Maybe her followers can say she badly represented and it was bad judgment I think [Huma] and other key staffers did what she wanted to do and now that it looks bad shes pretending she doesnt understand Millennials, new technology, Blackberries She suddenly doesnt understand technology or government rules, he said.
Issa also discussed Comeys legacy.
Right now hes betting his reputation on demanding that employees of Apple Corporation develop something so that he can spy on Americans likely without our permission.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/2016/02/24/is-hillary-clinton-above-law.html?intcmp=hpbt2
Feb 25, 2016 00:44:53 #
Don G. Dinsdale wrote:
Lynch Confirms Career Justice Department Attorneys Involved in Clinton Email Probe
So when is something going to happen here? You keep posting crap about Hillary and yet, nothing seems to be happening. You're getting as bad a Sici. All air and nothing more....
Feb 25, 2016 01:27:32 #
Don G. Dinsdale
Loc: El Cajon, CA (San Diego County)
You know Obama has put Lunch on "slow play" just as the rest of America does... So don't try that 'crap' with me... Don D.
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PeterS wrote:
So when is something going to happen here? You keep posting crap about Hillary and yet, nothing seems to be happening. You're getting as bad a Sici. All air and nothing more....
Check out topic: Be a Proud American Patriot
Feb 25, 2016 01:54:48 #
This department is like a pit with no teeth. You will not do anything to her or her people. She day and day out makes fools of the FBI the whole government telling the world you will do nothing. She has arranged to sell half the U.S. important materials to our enemies. She is not done yet, her and president plans to destroy us as a nation and you will all let her. I hope you get what you and she deserve.
Feb 25, 2016 07:18:18 #
Don G. Dinsdale wrote:
You know Obama has put Lunch on "slow play" just as the rest of America does... So don't try that 'crap' with me... Don D.
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She has her best lawyers on the case,they are working hard too find a way out for Clinton,one scag saving another scag.
Feb 25, 2016 07:56:48 #
PeterS wrote:
By 'happen' you mean when will the corrupt Democrat Obama admin take legal actions against the corrupt Democrat Party frontrunner?So when is something going to happen here? You keep posting crap about Hillary and yet, nothing seems to be happening. You're getting as bad a Sici. All air and nothing more....
Gee.. I wonder when they have that scheduled...
Feb 25, 2016 23:09:18 #
Don G. Dinsdale wrote:
Lynch Confirms Career Justice Department Attorneys... (show quote)
As the FBI is a part of the DOJ, the title of your post is pure BS. Also, no matter how many times you say it, it's still a lie.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2016/jan/14/jeb-bush/heres-whats-wrong-jeb-bush-saying-hillary-clinton-/
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/analysis-hillary-clinton-commit-crime-based-today/story?id=36626499
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