Yes, and Mannle became the lead agent in April. (Or co-lead agent, if you want to be picky, though the major responsibilities were hers.)
The major point here is that SA Mannle knew full well that SA Maloney had a tape recorder. There is a NCIS policy against taping interviews. Period.
Instead of making a straightforward statement, she tried to muddy the waters, under oath, in a murder hearing.
LOL - there is NOTHING that says anything regarding her being the “lead” agent ( as if she was directing the investigation.
HER explanation of her job says nothing of the sort.
I sincerely hope the defense is not pinning any hopes for their case on portraying her as being in any way in charge of, leading, or making major decisions on this case.
“There is a NCIS policy against taping interviews. Period.”
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