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Prosecutor Resigns from Department of Justice Investigation into Past Intelligence Officials
Just the facts
Longtime attorney Joe diGenova resigned from his appointment overseeing a Department of Justice probe examining potential government misconduct. The investigation focused on evaluating whether former intelligence and law enforcement personnel improperly coordinated actions during investigations into 2016 election foreign interference. DiGenova confirmed his departure directly to news outlets, concluding his tenure heading the special Department of Justice inquiry. Federal officials have not yet announced a successor to oversee the remaining scope of the investigation.
Why this is news
Attorney Joe diGenova stepped down from leading a Department of Justice inquiry into whether former federal law enforcement officials conspired against Donald Trump.
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