2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Carl Bernstein just said on CNN that Loretta Lynch needs to recuse herself from the Clinton [View all]amandabeech
(9,893 posts)comments a few weeks ago by James Comey, the director of the FBI appointed by Pres. Obama. In fact, it is quite likely that the investigation now encompasses the Clinton Foundation and those associated with it. It is a bad situation, and don't let anyone here tell you otherwise.
A prosecutor represents the state, not the defendant, and the prosecutor's interest is directly opposed to that of a suspect or after indiictment or charge, the defendant. You should never talk to an investigator or prosecutor without an attorney present because anything you can and will used against you and you're attorney will shut you up.
Conversely, and prosecutor is not supposed to allow persons close to the case to just walk in on them and maybe make some sort of offer of favors or remuneration or threats that would hamper the prosecution. That's what the Repukes think that Bill may have done, and considering Bill, it wouldn't surprise me too much if he had it in mind to at least get some information which is not public and to which he is not entitled.
I'm not sure if I'm being clear here, but does it help?