It’s relatively simple. The NYPD/FBI seized the computer in conjunction with the sexting scandal. While going through the computer, they (NYPD/FBI) started seeing emails from either Hillary to Huma or Huma to Huma (for the purpose of printing hard copies).
Since the original search warrant only covered emails related to the sexting case, the new emails technically cannot be read (no exigent circumstances) unless a search warrant covering the emails is obtained.
One could argue “inevitable discovery” but a search warrant would be better and would have the power of the court behind it (probable cause).
DOJ would be involved as they actually draft the search warrant for the FBI and I assume they were brought into the picture as soon as the new emails surfaced.
I think this isn’t a case of obstruction as much as a situation of how to proceed to make sure the new emails are admissible if there is ever a criminal proceeding.
It’s like a cop stopping someone for speeding and asks to look in the trunk. The driver opens the trunk and the cop discovers a dead body. Illegal search, body not admissible and unless there is independent evidence that ties the driver to the murder NOT DEVELOPED FROM THE DISCOVERY OF THE BODY, the driver walks.
The only exception is if the “fruits” of the crime are in plain view and since this is a sexting investigation any email with a header of Huma Abedin or Hillary Clinton would be outside the scope of the original search warrant.
Make sense now?
There is a good faith exception from SCOTUS to the example you gave; decided in the last two years, I believe.
Completely. In your opinion, does the fact that he doesn’t know the content help hillary or not?
I’m no concern troll.
Just dont want her and the msm to use the victim card in full force.
WE know the justice dept didn’t want him to report it to congress and are busing his b.lls.
I’m concerned about my dimwitted fellow citizens buying the witch hunt scenario she and the msm are going to run with. .