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-Lurid Crime Tales-

James Comey: DOJ Gave Mills Immunity, Not the FBI

2016-09-29

FBI Director James Comey has continued to face criticism over his bureau's investigation into Hillary Clinton's email, including the numerous immunity deals given to her aides. Well, it turns out, the FBI didn't give immunity to Cheryl Mills, a longtime aide:

"Who authorized granting Cheryl Mills immunity?" Rep. John Sensenbrenner asked.

"It's a decision made by the Department of Justice, I don't know at what level inside," Comey responded. "In our investigations, any kind of immunity comes from the prosecutors, not the investigators."

The FBI doesn't hand out immunity deals:

Comey added he understood Mills' immunity as a request pertaining to the production of her laptop during the investigation.

"The FBI doesn't grant immunity to anybody, the Department of Justice is able to grant very different kinds of immunity," Comey said. "If new and substantial evidence develops a witness lied [under immunity], of course the Department of Justice can pursue it. Nobody gets lifetime immunity."

Last Friday, House Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) lashed out at the FBI over the immunity deals:

"No wonder they couldn't prosecute a case," Chaffetz said. "They were handing out immunity deals like candy."

Posted by:Frank G

#4 After each reply to a question the only thing we knew for sure about him was his name, rank and serial number.

Posted by: Huperese Platypus6497 2016-09-29 17:58

#3 The phrase "distinction without a difference" comes to mind.

Posted by: charger 2016-09-29 16:06

#2 I watched this entire hearing. O.K., O.K., I'll admit I was wrong. Commie is a disgrace. He is so in-the-tank for Hillary and dedicated to preventing justice from happening--this investigation of Hillary's server was the biggest farce I've ever seen. The only thing missing is when does the fat lady sing in this comedic opera/farce? It looks like never. It was tortuous to watch this hearing. One can only conclude the rule of law has been suspended-whatever it takes. There is a rot in the land that will take some time to correct.

Posted by: JohnQC 2016-09-29 09:09

#1 "It's a decision made by the Department of Justice, I don't know at what level inside,"

that's some high octane bullshit, right there. He either knows and won't say, or didn't ask..because he knew without asking

Posted by: Frank G 2016-09-29 08:51

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