Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say
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The lead prosecutor investigating former CIA Director John Brennan for allegedly lying to Congress has been removed.
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Maria Medetis Long, the lead prosecutor overseeing a criminal investigation into John Brennan, has been removed from the case, according to sources. Long had been investigating whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress. Her removal could impact the trajectory or focus of the ongoing probe into the former CIA chief. The investigation itself examines Brennan's past testimony before congressional committees.
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Maria Medetis Long, the lead prosecutor, has been removed from the criminal investigation into John Brennan.
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Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case
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Prosecutor Removed from John Brennan Investigation
The lead prosecutor in the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan has been removed from the case. This development, confirmed by multiple sources, impacts the ongoing inquiry and has drawn attention to the Trump administration's investigation into the former intelligence chief.
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