Charles Cremer
More than a dozen current and former agents have spoken anonymously to multiple media outlets over the past week, including to the Washington Examiner.FBI field agents have complained of tensions between the bureau and the Justice Department when it came time to consider more aggressive moves, such as issuing subpoenas.
Some investigators felt as though the Justice Department attempted to stymie a year-long probe into the Clinton Foundation, CNN reported Wednesday. Officials at the Justice Department reportedly told the FBI that they disagreed that the strength of the case warranted stronger pursuit of evidence.
The leaks have multiplied in the days since FBI Director James Comey announced on Friday his intention to take "investigative steps" in the Clinton email probe he closed in July. His decision came after agents discovered thousands of emails on a laptop shared by Huma Abedin, vice chair of Clinton's campaign, and Anthony Weiner, her estranged husband. Weiner is under investigation for unrelated allegations of sexual misconduct.
Democrats have excoriated Comey for unveiling the new investigation so close to Election Day. Republicans, however, maintain that his handling of the original Clinton probe was far more inappropriate. Since the early July press conference in which Comey laid out his decision not to recommend an indictment, rumors have swirled about mass dissatisfaction among agents who felt they had gathered sufficient evidence to impose consequences on Clinton.
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