Where are the FBI officials accused of misconduct in the Durham report?

Where Are FBI Officials Cited for Misconduct Now?

Special Counsel John Durham’s Report Reveals More Misconduct Within the FBI

Special Counsel John Durham’s final report on the origins of the Russian collusion investigation found even more misconduct within the ranks of the FBI than did previous investigations that embarrassed the bureau. However, many of the people cited as having engaged in unethical, and even illegal, behavior remain in positions of power and influence throughout Washington, D.C.

• Andrew McCabe, the former deputy director of the FBI, ordered the Russian collusion investigation opened and was accused by the Department of Justice inspector general of lying to investigators about leaks to the media.
• Peter Strzok, an FBI agent later fired for explicit anti-Trump bias, opened the Russia investigation “at the direction” of McCabe on the basis of “unevaluated intelligence.”
• Michael Sussmann, the Clinton campaign lawyer who gave false information about Trump to the FBI and then lied about his ties to the campaign, was indicted on a charge of making false statements to the FBI.
• Kevin Clinesmith faced perhaps the most serious allegations of any raised by the DOJ inspector general or Durham: falsifying a document in pursuit of a surveillance warrant on a Trump adviser.

Durham’s report raises even more questions about the credibility of decision-makers in the collusion investigation. It’s a dynamic that has long fueled frustration with how Democrats and corporate media have treated evidence that the FBI pursued President Donald Trump in 2016 with undue aggression. Some of the officials who oversaw the opening of the Russia investigation were seemingly rewarded with fame and business opportunities.

Despite the findings, many of these officials remain employed and in positions of power. This raises concerns about the credibility of the FBI and its ability to act impartially in future investigations.

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