US EditionJustice Department Removes Lead Prosecutor From Probe of Trump Critic John Brennan
The move comes as witnesses are being interviewed and subpoenas issued, while Justice Department leaders press for faster action in the politically sensitive probe.
- On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Justice Department removed Maria Medetis Long, National Security Section Chief at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Miami, from the investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. Long notified attorneys she was no longer handling the case, CNN first reported.
- Long's removal followed internal friction over investigation pace and legal strength, as she resisted pressure to quickly bring charges while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to accelerate the probe to satisfy administration demands following Pam Bondi's ouster.
- The inquiry centers on allegations that Brennan provided false testimony to Congress in 2023 regarding the 2017 intelligence assessment on Russian election interference, a matter House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan referred to the department last October.
- A department spokesperson stated that 'attorneys are moved around on cases so offices can most effectively allocate resources,' characterizing the shift as routine practice. Department official Chris DeLorenz has been assigned to the investigation.
- Prosecutors continue preparing for witness interviews and subpoenas, though legal experts warn of jurisdictional challenges since Brennan's testimony occurred in Washington, D.C., not Florida. Officials acknowledge potential charges could remain months away.
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News & RecordDOJ removes career US prosecutor from probe
WASHINGTON — A career U.S. prosecutor who helped lead a criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan was removed from the probe, according to two people familiar with the investigation.
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Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says
A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director.
Miami Prosecutor Moved from Brennan Conspiracy Investigation
According to multiple media reports Maria Medetis Long has moved away from the investigative case surrounding John Brennan. CNN was the first to report the move, and the anonymous sourcing indicates the information likely comes from notification sent by the prosecuting attorney to the witnesses and targets of the Florida-based grand jury. (VIA CNN) – […]
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