DOJ inspector general: Ex-FBI official leaked 'sensitive' info, improperly accepted gift from media

2019-05-29
Source: WashingtonGuardian
by: Jerry Dunleavy

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The Justice Department's watchdog said a high-ranking FBI official leaked "sensitive" information to reporters multiple times with authorization and had improperly accepted a gift from the media.

A one-page report from Inspector General Michael Horowitz released Wednesday concluded that a now-former deputy assistant director with the FBI “engaged in misconduct” by disclosing information to the media that had been filed under seal in federal court, maintaining dozens of unauthorized contacts with reporters, and accepting a $225 ticket from a member of the media to attend a dinner sponsored by the media.

Despite these violations of FBI policy, the inspector general said “prosecution of the [deputy assistant director] was declined.”Subscribe to our new print magazine for more politics, deeper culture, better access
Watch Full Screen to Skip AdsThe investigation was initiated by the Office of the Inspector General in response to allegations from the FBI, and the inspector general said that it is now “providing this report to the FBI for appropriate action.”

Source: Washington Examiner

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