Former Top FBI Lawyer James Baker Investigated for Leaking to Media

Former Top FBI Lawyer James Baker Investigated for Leaking to Media
L: James Baker. (Federal Bureau of Investigation); R: The Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters in Washington on Dec. 7, 2017. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Former top FBI lawyer James Baker was under criminal investigation for leaking to media, Republican lawmakers revealed. The investigation was still active as recently as Oct. 3, when he was interviewed by Congress.

During the unclassified, closed-door interview, Baker’s lawyer, Daniel Levin, instructed him to not talk about his contacts with journalists.

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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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