[monkeywrench]

OK. But what’s the strategy? This appears to be a leak from the oig’s office.

[FredZarguna]

OIG is coordinating non-classified leaks strategically with Judiciary, according to CTH. The reason for doing that is so that they can also leak to Mueller. Strategy is if Mueller (who appears to be dirty) is advised that OIG has specific people who will be referred for prosecution, he cannot immunize them.

The people OIG has in his sights are already in the trap. He won't leak them unless their firing or resignation is imminent. At that point I think the people at DOJ/FBI lose their inherent immunity and might turn to Mueller to escape.

That route will apply to McCabe if he is formally fired before his announced retirement.

[kristinn]

Don’t know, but someone is trying to get ahead of bad news.