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In reply to the discussion: Obama allows State Dept. to hold Hillary emails until after election; even CNN is outraged[VIDEO] [View all]AntiBank
(1,339 posts)84. bullshit
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/article/2016/may/12/fbis-investigation-hillary-clintons-emails-recap/
Heres what we know about the investigation so far.
The FBI is conducting an investigation. (Its the Federal Bureau of Investigation, after all.)
Inspectors General from the State Department and the intelligence community referred the case to the Executive Branch in July 2015. The referral memo made clear that the Inspectors General were not suggesting that anyone involved in Clintons email setup committed a crime. Rather, they were following their statutory obligation to inform the intelligence community about any potential security breach namely, that Clinton possibly held classified information on her email server located outside secure government facilities.
Clinton says she never knowingly sent or received classified information, a possibly criminal action.
In August, the FBI entered the case.
The FBI is determining if criminal activity occurred in connection with the email setup.
We talked to experts in federal criminal investigations, and they told us that the FBI doesnt look into issues just for the heck of it. They assess cases to find out whether criminal activity occurred.
"We dont do these because were curious," said Ellen Glasser, a retired FBI special agent who worked on cases regarding mishandled classified information. "Theres a potential that a criminal violation took place."
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White House Uses 'Criminal' To Describe Hillary Investigation
Just What Is An FBI Investigation? A Fact Sheet
https://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/just-what-fbi-investigation-fact-sheet
Heres what we know about the investigation so far.
The FBI is conducting an investigation. (Its the Federal Bureau of Investigation, after all.)
Inspectors General from the State Department and the intelligence community referred the case to the Executive Branch in July 2015. The referral memo made clear that the Inspectors General were not suggesting that anyone involved in Clintons email setup committed a crime. Rather, they were following their statutory obligation to inform the intelligence community about any potential security breach namely, that Clinton possibly held classified information on her email server located outside secure government facilities.
Clinton says she never knowingly sent or received classified information, a possibly criminal action.
In August, the FBI entered the case.
The FBI is determining if criminal activity occurred in connection with the email setup.
We talked to experts in federal criminal investigations, and they told us that the FBI doesnt look into issues just for the heck of it. They assess cases to find out whether criminal activity occurred.
"We dont do these because were curious," said Ellen Glasser, a retired FBI special agent who worked on cases regarding mishandled classified information. "Theres a potential that a criminal violation took place."
snip
White House Uses 'Criminal' To Describe Hillary Investigation
Just What Is An FBI Investigation? A Fact Sheet
https://www.brennancenter.org/analysis/just-what-fbi-investigation-fact-sheet
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Obama allows State Dept. to hold Hillary emails until after election; even CNN is outraged[VIDEO] [View all]
berniesandero
Jun 2016
OP
Yes Two More Days until speaking the truth becomes a DU "violation". Sad really. nt
99th_Monkey
Jun 2016
#4
Yes it is especially since info on her and bill is going to be slowly leaked out.
classykaren
Jun 2016
#30
Sad, but maybe withholding the truth works to Hillary's advantage... her lack of transparency is prolly a smart campaign move.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2016
#91
And just why would we want the public to have the truth about Hillary's emails? We don't,
A Simple Game
Jun 2016
#10
No, the FBI is the Federal BUREAU of Investigation... so maybe it's keepin it's criminal investigation of Hillary's emails hidden in a Bureau somewhere...
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2016
#92
This will haunt her during her presidency w potential impeachment and slowing her ability as Prez.
Pauldg47
Jun 2016
#85
Historically, other countries have tried this type of Party Loyalty before Principle.
bvar22
Jun 2016
#110
Not just Sanders supporters. These Nafta Cafta Hafta trade bills are killing our jobs.
Zen Democrat
Jun 2016
#18
I'm pretty sure they already know, that's why they won't vote for her because she lies.
onecaliberal
Jun 2016
#59
you convienently leave out that future presidents cannot make changes without being sued
swhisper1
Jun 2016
#95
"Fast track" is Congressional authorization to negotiate the trade agreement.
yallerdawg
Jun 2016
#112
what scares me is no amendments or filibusters, but more than that- the secrecy
swhisper1
Jun 2016
#115
It is scary that trade deals that do not serve the people and do serve corporations is rammed
swhisper1
Jun 2016
#119
she wrote it with her corporate cronies. That is not a lie- it is documented
swhisper1
Jun 2016
#109
I'm surprised to see and hear Korporate Media discussing this matter so honestly
2banon
Jun 2016
#17
"The average FOIA request from the State Dept. normally take 111 days this one will take 489 days
Uncle Joe
Jun 2016
#46
Hillary can say whatever she wants - the TPP passage will be on Obama's watch
floppyboo
Jun 2016
#52
"As of today, I am not in favor of what I have learned about it." --Sec. Clinton on the TPP, 10/7/15
xocet
Jun 2016
#82