2016 Postmortem

HereSince1628

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8. There are a handful of 'stages' in an investigation

Thu Mar 3, 2016, 10:41 PM

Mar 2016

1) receipt of allegation/mandate to investigate
2) preliminary investigation, securing of sources of evidence
3) assessment of need to proceed, planning for investigation
4) execution of complete investigation
5) reporting

I don't think the above are formal categories but rather 'typical' phases that an investigation moves through.

It seems that 1 and 2, are completed and the investigation is proceeding. Providing immunity to Pagliano allows collection of evidence that can help frame inquiries and assessment of responses.

It seems as though the investigation has moved to 3 and perhaps back to 2 with the help of Pagliano, which will lead to planning in preparation of completing the investigation through questioning of Clinton and others who handeled information that ended up on the Clintons' server.

Sounds like step 4 is going to happen in the next few months with step 5 being reached in early summer.

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FBI Said to Prepare to Interview Clinton Aides About E-Mai [View all] NWCorona Mar 2016 OP

Yeah, the end phase. DCBob Mar 2016 #1

Even if they drop it 2pooped2pop Mar 2016 #2

And like we've said before NWCorona Mar 2016 #6

"Investigators would also like to interview the Democratic presidential front-runner herself" Qutzupalotl Mar 2016 #3

Has there ever been a candidate who was compelled to talk to the FBI? NWCorona Mar 2016 #4

No. But a sitting President and his aides were. His Vice President went to prison. Richard Nixon. Lint Head Mar 2016 #28

That caught my eye too...that is definitely new. n/t libdem4life Mar 2016 #10

Endless annoying scandal after scandal. DamnYankeeInHouston Mar 2016 #5

Let's just say that Bernie's the better candidate NWCorona Mar 2016 #7

I believe that Hillary Clinton is a corrupt liar demwing Mar 2016 #30

There are a handful of 'stages' in an investigation HereSince1628 Mar 2016 #8

Did they offer immunity to Pagliano? n/t libdem4life Mar 2016 #11

Yes, but it's typical for immunity to be negotiated and that's interesting HereSince1628 Mar 2016 #12

He was her IT guy, as I recall, and set it all up. He was pretty high in the system, so they may libdem4life Mar 2016 #14

My understanding is Abedin had 3 sort-of-related jobs at once... HereSince1628 Mar 2016 #22

I wonder if she is still in that position with HRC....or should I say, any of those positions? n/t libdem4life Mar 2016 #35

I have seen Abedin by Clinton's side after several debates. Sienna86 Mar 2016 #36

Maybe it's her the FBI has it's sights set on, ultimately? n/t libdem4life Mar 2016 #37

As i've said a dozen times now angrychair Mar 2016 #9

Brought to you by the guy who wants Apple to hack your iPhone. ucrdem Mar 2016 #13

I think he's pretty decent. 840high Mar 2016 #15

Yeah - the phase is called "the end" MaggieD Mar 2016 #16

Actually I don't want her to be indicated. I wouldn't wish that on anyone! NWCorona Mar 2016 #17

So stop encouraging the Faux Scandals ginned up by GOPers MaggieD Mar 2016 #18

Ok I'll make a promise to you. NWCorona Mar 2016 #19

Post removed Post removed Mar 2016 #20

LOL - yeah, dog forbid somebody push back on the BS MaggieD Mar 2016 #21

Ok, ok, have a good one.... andrewv1 Mar 2016 #23

That was a cheap shot at Maggy but I am not surprised . DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #34

I find it ironic... jcgoldie Mar 2016 #24

I think that's a false equivalence NWCorona Mar 2016 #25

+1 Jarqui Mar 2016 #26

Because they know in their bones their flailing candidate could never beat her stg8 up. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2016 #33

It will be interesting as to who is willing to talk with them without immunity. Jarqui Mar 2016 #27

According to "unnamed sources" as usual. MineralMan Mar 2016 #29

One way or the other, this needs to be cleared up sooner the better pdsimdars Mar 2016 #31

Agreed! NWCorona Mar 2016 #32