FBI Agent Under Investigation for Withholding Exculpatory Information in Trump–Russia Probe

FBI Agent Under Investigation for Withholding Exculpatory Information in Trump–Russia Probe
The FBI headquarters in Washington on Jan. 2, 2020. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
John Haughey
Zachary Stieber
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WASHINGTON—The FBI is probing the alleged withholding of exculpatory information during the series of investigations into Donald Trump and his campaign known collectively as Crossfire Hurricane, it was revealed in federal court.

Agent Curtis Heide said on the stand on May 24, during trial testimony, that he’s being investigated as part of an internal FBI inquiry into Crossfire Hurricane for not including exculpatory information, or information that negates an allegation or allegations, in an application to the secretive Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court.

John Haughey is an award-winning Epoch Times reporter who covers U.S. elections, U.S. Congress, energy, defense, and infrastructure. Mr. Haughey has more than 45 years of media experience. You can reach John via email at [email protected]
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