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Obama's CIA Director John Brennan Referred to DOJ for Prosecution

Obama's CIA Director John Brennan Referred to DOJ for Prosecution

Summary

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has asked the Department of Justice to consider charges against former CIA Director John Brennan. The referral claims that Brennan gave false statements during his testimony to Congress in May 2023.

Key Facts

  • Jim Jordan is the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
  • He referred John Brennan to the Department of Justice for possible prosecution.
  • The referral accuses Brennan of making false statements to Congress.
  • These statements were allegedly about the CIA's role in the Steele dossier.
  • The referral letter was sent to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
  • Making false statements to Congress is a federal crime.
  • The situation is developing and more updates are expected.

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