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Joe DiGenova resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe

Joe DiGenova resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe

Summary

Joe DiGenova, a prosecutor working under Attorney General Todd Blanche, resigned from the Justice Department while leading a probe into officials from past Obama and Biden administrations. His wife, Victoria Toensing, who was also involved in the investigation, is set to leave the department shortly after.

Key Facts

  • Joe DiGenova supervised a Justice Department investigation called the "grand conspiracy" probe.
  • The investigation targets officials who served during the Obama and Biden administrations.
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche appointed DiGenova to oversee this probe.
  • DiGenova resigned suddenly and submitted his resignation on Thursday afternoon.
  • He described his time in the department as an honor and privilege.
  • Victoria Toensing, DiGenova’s wife and a lawyer, is leaving the Justice Department on Friday.
  • DiGenova did not provide reasons for his resignation.
  • The Justice Department has not yet commented on the resignations.
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