FBI seizes retired general’s data related to Qatar lobbying

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The FBI has seized the electronic data of a retired four-star general who authorities say made false statements and withheld incriminating documents. Court records outline a potential criminal case against retired Marine Gen. John R. Allen. Allen led U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan before being tapped in late 2017 to lead the influential Brookings Institution think tank.

Published 8 months ago · Washington, United States

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FBI seizes retired general's data related to Qatar lobbying

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