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Justice Dept. official who helped oversee Clinton, Russia probes steps down
Washington Post ^
| 2/7/18
| Ellen Nakashima
Posted on 02/07/2018 6:37:06 PM PST by markomalley
A Justice Department official who helped oversee the controversial probes of Hillary Clinton’s use of a private email server and Russian interference in the 2016 election stepped down this week.
David Laufman, an experienced federal prosecutor who in 2014 became chief of the National Security Division’s Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, said farewell to colleagues Wednesday. He cited personal reasons.
His departure from the high-pressure job comes as President Trump and his Republican allies have stepped up attacks on the Justice Department, the FBI and special counsel Robert S. Mueller III for their handling of the Russia probe.
“It’s tough to leave a mission this compelling and an institution as exceptional as the Department of Justice,” said Laufman, 59. “But I know that prosecutors and agents will continue to bring to their work precisely what the American people should expect: a fierce and relentless commitment to protect the national security of the United States.”
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TOPICS: Canada; Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Government; Russia; US: California
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Should've been led out in chains.
To: markomalley
Another rat jumping ship.
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:38:26 PM PST
by
Lurkinanloomin
(Natural Born Citizen Means Born Here of Citizen Parents__Know Islam, No Peace-No Islam, Know Peace)
To: Lurkinanloomin
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:39:45 PM PST
by
ptsal
( Get your facts first, then you can distort them as you please. - M. Twain)
To: markomalley
“Personal reasons”
Staying out of jail is a very personal matter.
To: markomalley
Lois Lerner did and got away with it so he figures, step down now before charges are brought, retire early with full benefits including a six figure retirement income for life.
Well done.
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:43:10 PM PST
by
Jonny7797
To: Lurkinanloomin
Washington Post eh? Think they might look into why this guy resigned? Ohhhhh it was “personal reasons” so move on. Nothing to see here. Mockingbird silence.
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:43:48 PM PST
by
TrueFact
(The Republicans keep putting the stopper back in the swamp drain.)
To: markomalley
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:45:06 PM PST
by
raiderboy
( "...if we have to close down our government, weÂ’re building that wall" DJT)
To: markomalley
Bet he’s thinking of moving to Mexico.
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:46:22 PM PST
by
Linda Frances
(Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness)
To: TrueFact
Well, you know, probably Trump.
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:51:19 PM PST
by
ichabod1
(People don't want to believe it be what it is but it do.)
To: markomalley
He just wanted to spend more time with his lawyer.
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:51:33 PM PST
by
Ken H
(Best election ever!)
Comment #11 Removed by Moderator
To: markomalley
Why haven’t we heard his name before?
To: markomalley
David Laufman, DOJ
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:56:44 PM PST
by
gaijin
To: Behind the Blue Wall
He’s been going by the name ‘redacted’ recently.
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posted on
02/07/2018 6:57:30 PM PST
by
TigersEye
(Where is the Trump/Russia collusion memo? ... Mueller? Mueller? Anybody?)
To: markomalley
I’m sure Jeff Sessions thanked him for his excellent service protecting the Beast and framing Trump.
To: markomalley
Peter Strzok was in Counterintelligence too.
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posted on
02/07/2018 7:01:22 PM PST
by
mass55th
(Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway...John Wayne)
To: markomalley
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posted on
02/07/2018 7:04:23 PM PST
by
gaijin
To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...
Thanks markomalley. Don't worry, David, there's always state's evidence.
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posted on
02/07/2018 7:04:34 PM PST
by
SunkenCiv
(www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
To: markomalley
Wait! A PROSECUTOR who worked on the Hillary case? I thought Comey assured us that no sane prosecutor would ever get involved.... oh well....
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posted on
02/07/2018 7:04:48 PM PST
by
SERKIT
("Blazing Saddles" explains it all.......)
To: markomalley
Didn’t I see a post from Q to keep a close eye on those who will resign in the near future?
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posted on
02/07/2018 7:06:10 PM PST
by
Tamatoa
(Fight for our America, Fight for our Country I fought to defend!!!)
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