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Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas in John Brennan Investigation, AP Reports
Prosecutors replaced grand jury testimony demands with voluntary interviews after a shake-up in the case team, and the reason for the reversal was not immediately known.
- The Justice Department withdrew grand jury subpoenas in its investigation of CIA Director John Brennan on Tuesday, opting instead to request voluntary interviews. Officials informed lawyers of the reversal Monday evening, though the specific reason remains unknown.
- This months-old probe centers on a 2017 intelligence assessment regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election, one of several criminal inquiries opened against President Donald Trump's perceived adversaries. The investigation examines whether Brennan made false statements regarding that report's preparation.
- Prosecutors recently installed 81-year-old Joe DiGenova as a counselor to Attorney General Todd Blanche to work on the case, replacing a career prosecutor who expressed doubts about criminal viability. DiGenova, a vocal critic of Brennan, previously claimed Brennan led a conspiracy regarding the intelligence assessment.
- Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the appointment on Tuesday, stating he expects DiGenova to follow the facts. Brennan and his lawyers have vigorously denied any wrongdoing, calling the investigation politically motivated.
- The inquiry follows a criminal referral from Rep. Jim Jordan, Republican chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. While special counsel Robert Mueller's earlier investigation found Russian meddling, it did not find sufficient evidence to prove a criminal conspiracy.
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In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
The Justice Department has withdrawn subpoenas issued in the investigation of former CIA Director John Brennan, with officials asking for voluntary interviews instead of testimony before a grand jury.
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