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FBI launches criminal investigations of John Brennan, James Comey: DOJ sources

UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – The FBI is investigating Brennan and Comey for alleged false statements and politicizing the 2017 Intelligence Community Assessment, with sources indicating a possible conspiracy, Justice Department officials said.

  • The FBI launched criminal investigations into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey for alleged false statements and politicization of the 2017 ICA, according to Justice Department sources.
  • CIA Director Ratcliffe referred evidence of wrongdoing by Brennan to the FBI after a declassified 2016 email warned including the Steele Dossier could undermine the ICA’s credibility, prompting investigations.
  • FBI investigations target Brennan and Comey, focusing on alleged conspiracy and false statements related to the Steele Dossier funded by Hillary Clinton's campaign and the DNC.
  • The FBI views the duo’s actions as a 'conspiracy' that could lead to various prosecutions, but the full scope of the investigations remains unclear.
  • The investigations reflect a broader shift toward accountability, with CIA authorities acknowledging politicization of the 2017 assessment, though no charges are imminent.
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REPORT: Brennan And Comey Under Criminal Investigation Over Trump-Russia Probe

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Political Animal News broke the news in on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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