Prosecutor Withdraws From Trump Team’s Investigation of Ex-CIA Director John O. Brennan

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Chief The New York TimesLead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources say CBS NewsJustice Department Shakes Up Probe Into Alleged Trump Conspiracy Bloomberg.comExclusive: FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

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Lead prosecutor on probe into John Brennan is removed from case, sources say.

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Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.

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A career Justice Department lawyer, Maria Medetis Long, in Miami is said to have raised concerns about whether the evidence justified moving forward with a bid to prosecute John O.

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A: Chief The New York TimesExclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John Brennan CNNLead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on case The GuardianJustice Department Shakes Up Probe Into Alleged Trump Conspiracy Bloomberg.comLead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources say CBS News

B: Chief The New York TimesLead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources say CBS NewsJustice Department Shakes Up Probe Into Alleged Trump Conspiracy Bloomberg.comExclusive: FBI under Trump ramps up probe of ex-CIA chief Brennan over Russia report, sources say

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B: A career Justice Department lawyer, Maria Medetis Long, in Miami is said to have raised concerns about whether the evidence justified moving forward with a bid to prosecute John O.

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A: Maria Medetis Long, who was overseeing a criminal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress is no longer assigned to the case.

B: A career Justice Department lawyer, Maria Medetis Long, in Miami is said to have raised concerns about whether the evidence justified moving forward with a bid to prosecute John O.

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**Summary:** The Justice Department has withdrawn its lead prosecutor from investigating former CIA Director John O. Brennan, who is under scrutiny for allegedly lying to Congress about his financial interests. **Why It Matters:** This development suggests potential legal challenges to the investigation and raises questions about the independence of prosecutors in politically charged cases.