Well, the ICIG is in on the whole scam. When the transcript is released the reading between the lines is going to get really interesting.
Of course he is in on it. Ciarmella came to him and said “I’ve got a second hand hearsay accusation, but I can’t submit it on this form which requires direct, first-hand knowledge.”
Atkinson replied “No problem. I’ll change the form for you to allow hearsay.”