OIG protecting Untouchables

OIG report concludes that “DAD”, committed “small” misdeeds by giving him “slap on the wrist”. OIG didn’t look on the big picture which make those misdeeds part of a bigger collusion, The OIG might be covering the bigger issue which was the attempt to conspire and try to smear and remove and elected president.

The OIG investigation concluded that the DAD engaged in misconduct when the DAD:

(1) disclosed to the media the existence of information that had been filed under seal in federal court, in violation of 18 USC § 401, Contempt of Court;

(2) provided without authorization FBI
law enforcement sensitive information to reporters on multiple occasions; and

(3) had dozens of official contacts with the media without authorization, in violation of FBI policy.

The OIG also found that the DAD engaged in misconduct when the DAD accepted a ticket, valued at approximately $225, to attend a media-sponsored dinner, as a gift from a member of the media, in violation of federal regulations and FBI policy.

Prosecution of the DAD was declined.

https://oig.justice.gov/reports/2019/f190529.pdf

Related Links & Sources

Collins Letter to Barr and Horowitz about DAD Leaking Cover-up
https://republicans-judiciary.house.gov/press-release/collins-writes-barr-and-horowitz-about-inspector-generals-investigation-into-fbi-misconduct/