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lapfog_1

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4. right now, this is not a criminal investigation

Reply to bluestarone (Original post)

Sun Sep 30, 2018, 10:29 PM

Sep 2018

it is only a background check.

Can't be obstruction of justice.

Now, if in the process the FBI uncovers a federal crime which might still be charged... then any attempt to limit the investigation might well be obstruction of justice.

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Please can someone here explain how Rumps limiting FBI investigation of Kavanaugh is not [View all] bluestarone Sep 2018 OP

Senate Procedures Buffalo Soldier Sep 2018 #1

Although I might be crazy, I'm going to trust the FBI to perform a professional investigation, Hoyt Sep 2018 #2

They aren't investigating anything criminal madville Sep 2018 #3

right now, this is not a criminal investigation lapfog_1 Sep 2018 #4

Thanks to all! I guess in my way of thinking i thought if Rump was telling the FBI bluestarone Sep 2018 #5

wellll, I'd guess because there isn't--as yet--a criminal investigation going on shanny Sep 2018 #6