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Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says
AP News ^ | April 17, 2026 | Eric Tucker

Posted on 04/18/2026 4:59:06 AM PDT by Twotone

WASHINGTON (AP) — A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the legal strength of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director, a person familiar with the matter said Friday.

Maria Medetis Long told defense lawyers involved in the investigation that she was no longer participating in the Brennan investigation. Her departure from the investigation came after she conveyed doubt that there was sufficient evidence for a criminal case against Brennan, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press to discuss internal Justice Department conversations.

The Justice Department did not dispute that Medetis Long was no longer part of the investigation but also did not elaborate on the circumstances of her departure. The department said in a statement that “as a matter of routine practice, attorneys are moved around on cases so offices can most effectively allocate resources. It is completely healthy and normal to change members of legal teams.”

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TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: doj; johnbrennan; leadprosecutor; russiahoax

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1 posted on 04/18/2026 4:59:06 AM PDT by Twotone
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To: Twotone

Profiles In Courage. Stunning and Brave!


2 posted on 04/18/2026 5:01:37 AM PDT by Freedom4US
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To: Freedom4US

Derpstate threats against prosecutors works!


3 posted on 04/18/2026 5:02:39 AM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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To: Freedom4US

I wonder if this woman ever had “doubts” about the strength of the cases against Trump. I don’t much care about the strength, or whether we’ll get a conviction in Washington DC courts. I’m happy just to bankrupt these people with legal fees the way they did to our people.


4 posted on 04/18/2026 5:05:13 AM PDT by Twotone (Sometimes I wrestle with my demons. Sometimes we just snuggle.)
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To: Twotone

The song ‘backstabbers’ comes to mind, an oldie so eerily proffered by a group called the OJs... you can’t make up this stuff.


5 posted on 04/18/2026 5:06:25 AM PDT by Recompennation ( Deeeeeeeeezout)
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To: Twotone
...doubt that there was sufficient evidence...

This is a purely political case. Actual evidence is not required.
6 posted on 04/18/2026 5:08:51 AM PDT by ComputerGuy
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To: Freedom4US

Newsday has a photo of her but they apparently did not post it with the current version of the story. Google search still shows it as of now.


7 posted on 04/18/2026 5:11:14 AM PDT by af_vet_1981 ( The bus came by and I got on, That's when it all began.)
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To: Recompennation
The song ‘backstabbers’ comes to mind

”They lie to you face. All the time they want to take your place. The Backstabbers.”

8 posted on 04/18/2026 5:11:31 AM PDT by paulcissa (The left hates you and wants you dead.)
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To: Twotone

Here’s the solution. Purge the poodles from DOJ and install pit bulls.


9 posted on 04/18/2026 5:23:58 AM PDT by HockeyPop
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To: Twotone

Looks like another scumbag democrat will skate.


10 posted on 04/18/2026 5:24:54 AM PDT by volare737 ( Diversity is something to be overcome, not celebrated.)
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To: Twotone

The DOJ needs to hire those trial lawyers in private practice with a track record who give insurance companies and corporate boards sleepless nights


11 posted on 04/18/2026 5:27:12 AM PDT by HockeyPop
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To: Twotone
The coming background info from Internet sleuths should be interesting.

Career bureaucrat or honest?

12 posted on 04/18/2026 5:45:09 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Twotone

The Southern District of Florida, you say...


13 posted on 04/18/2026 5:47:18 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Sirius Lee

Correct

They got to her

There must be progressive death. The legal system doesn’t exist in these matters


14 posted on 04/18/2026 5:49:28 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Quid Quid Nominatur Fabricatur)
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To: sauropod

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15 posted on 04/18/2026 5:50:27 AM PDT by sauropod
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To: Twotone
Silly prosecutor...

Everyone knows you stay with the case until the district court judges tosses it out on a technicality.

-PJ

16 posted on 04/18/2026 5:54:01 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too ( * LAAP = Left-wing Activist Agitprop Press (formerly known as the MSM))
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To: Twotone

Hillary Clinton was “extremely careless,” but “no reasonable prosecutor would bring such a case,” FBI Director James Comey said.

The Deep State does not want to prosecute the Deep State. Surprise.


17 posted on 04/18/2026 5:54:08 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: Twotone

Long was pressured into being a pearl clutcher.Was it the Brennan Obama wet works team used to kill people like Lt. Quarles HArris Jr.?

Now replace her with a fire breather who has guns up security.


18 posted on 04/18/2026 5:58:59 AM PDT by Candor7 ( Ask not for whom the Trump Trolls,He trolls for thee!<img src="" width=300</img><a href="">tag</a>))
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To: philman_36

How about resigning because the life of her mother or her children were threatened?


19 posted on 04/18/2026 6:00:53 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. +12) Quid Quid Nominatur Fabricatur)
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To: bert
How about resigning because the life of her mother or her children were threatened?

Is that the actual situation or is that your supposition?

20 posted on 04/18/2026 6:07:22 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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