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2020-05-23 -Lurid Crime Tales-
FBI Director Christopher Wray orders internal review of Michael Flynn investigation
[Washington Examiner] The FBI ordered an internal review of the handling of the bureau's investigation of retired Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn.
Don't wanna rush into things, amirite?
FBI Director Christopher Wray made the call as he faces increased pressure from Republicans, who say he has been too resistant to disclosing secrets about the Trump-Russia investigation that they believe unfairly targeted President Trump and the people around him.

The "after-action" investigation, announced on Friday, will be carried out by the bureau’s Inspection Division and will focus on two areas: first, evaluating the FBI’s role in the Flynn investigation and rooting out any misconduct by current FBI employees, and second, evaluating the need to change bureau policies as a result of the Flynn case.

A statement said that the FBI will evaluate whether disciplinary measures will be necessary for any current employees, although the bureau lacks the prosecutorial authority to bring a criminal case. The statement also said the FBI lacks the ability to take any disciplinary action against former employees.

The Justice Department filed earlier this month to dismiss charges against Flynn, who cooperated with special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigators after pleading guilty in December 2017 to lying to the FBI about his contacts with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. The transcripts of the Flynn-Kislyak calls are being declassified by acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell.

In moving to drop the charges, the Justice Department said that after reviewing newly disclosed materials, it agreed with Flynn’s attorneys that his interview with the FBI should never have taken place because his conversations with the Russian ambassador were "entirely appropriate." Flynn said he is "innocent" and never lied, and his lawyers claimed their client was set up.
Posted by Besoeker 2020-05-23 02:33|| || Front Page|| [11135 views ]  Top

#1 Anything short of Wray's immediate resignation is a half measure.
Posted by Besoeker 2020-05-23 02:38||   2020-05-23 02:38|| Front Page Top

#2 "Mistakes were made. Not by me, of course. And everybody's heart was in the right place..."
Posted by M. Murcek 2020-05-23 03:00||   2020-05-23 03:00|| Front Page Top

#3 Did Wray know or did Wray not know that the Flynn 302's had been modified ?

If he knew, he should be fired !
Posted by Besoeker 2020-05-23 03:22||   2020-05-23 03:22|| Front Page Top

#4 Did Wray know or did Wray not know that the Flynn 302's had been modified?

I'm sure he knew. Was that knowledge documented in memos and emails? Probably, but most likely all filed in the "double secret probation" break glass and pull pin to erase kind of folder.
Posted by M. Murcek 2020-05-23 03:30||   2020-05-23 03:30|| Front Page Top

#5 #3 How about replacing 302 with videotaped interviews?
Posted by g(r)omgoru PB 2020-05-23 04:29||   2020-05-23 04:29|| Front Page Top

#6 We have to vote by mail because COVID, but don't ask the FBI to update their "time honored" traditions.
Posted by M. Murcek 2020-05-23 05:21||   2020-05-23 05:21|| Front Page Top

#7 Wray orders "internal review". LOL, oh, sure, that'll make me sleep better. Agreed. Wray needs to go yesterday.
Posted by Clem 2020-05-23 06:02||   2020-05-23 06:02|| Front Page Top

#8 "...misconduct by current FBI employees, ...." Weasel words as per SOP. All of the bad apples have been purged but the records are sealed per OPM policy.

Howz this sound "The FBI acknowledges previous employees did not meet our high standards. Based on the thorough review conducted by FBI leadership, I'm confident we have the appropriate measures in place to ensure these oversights do not occur again."

Its almost like I've see this movie before.....
Posted by Bangkok Billy 2020-05-23 06:18||   2020-05-23 06:18|| Front Page Top

#9 Too busy trying to get Trump to worry about niceties. Now that its failed, its time for CYA.
Posted by Procopius2k 2020-05-23 06:46||   2020-05-23 06:46|| Front Page Top

#10 Hey, hey,
Wrong Way Wray:
We see you
when you CYA
Posted by Lex 2020-05-23 07:40||   2020-05-23 07:40|| Front Page Top

#11 It's on the level, just like the DNC reviewing the charges against Biden.
Posted by Raj 2020-05-23 08:24||   2020-05-23 08:24|| Front Page Top

#12 Hey Mr. Fox. Please go invesatigate the recent killings in the henhouse.
Posted by CrazyFool 2020-05-23 08:56||   2020-05-23 08:56|| Front Page Top

#13 Wray "We looked for a good hard ten minutes,didn't find antything". Case Closed!!
Posted by bbrewer126 2020-05-23 11:39||   2020-05-23 11:39|| Front Page Top

#14 Special FBI lawyer babble to follow an extensive look at better off the book record keeping initiatives. This stops when you hook up and perp walk some SES princes.
Posted by NoMoreBS 2020-05-23 11:40||   2020-05-23 11:40|| Front Page Top

#15 
Posted by Anomalous Sources 2020-05-23 11:54||   2020-05-23 11:54|| Front Page Top

#16 Sending in experts to cover the tracks?
Posted by g(r)omgoru 2020-05-23 14:50||   2020-05-23 14:50|| Front Page Top

#17 Prediction, one day’s retraining for the rank and file. Upper level to attend a two week retreat in Hawaii.
Posted by KBK 2020-05-23 16:04||   2020-05-23 16:04|| Front Page Top

#18 How many damned reviews need to be done before anything is actually done. Is this another kick the can down the road delaying tactic?
Posted by JohnQC 2020-05-23 16:59||   2020-05-23 16:59|| Front Page Top

#19 Investigation to be reported out early next year...
Posted by Glenmore  2020-05-23 20:02||   2020-05-23 20:02|| Front Page Top

#20 FBI Director Christopher Wray orders internal review cover up of Michael Flynn investigation

Fixed that. If we had a real AG, Wrat would have been arrest for Federal obstruction by now!
Posted by Woodrow 2020-05-23 21:19||   2020-05-23 21:19|| Front Page Top

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