Washington Post: FBI disciplinary office recommends firing former deputy director Andrew McCabe
The FBI office that handles employee discipline has recommended firing the bureau’s former deputy director over allegations that he authorized the disclosure of sensitive information to a reporter and misled investigators when asked about it — though Justice Department officials are still reviewing the matter and have not come to a final decision, a person familiar with the case said.
The recommendation from the FBI’s Office of Professional Responsibility is likely to add fuel to the political fire surrounding former deputy director Andrew McCabe, who abruptly stepped down from his post earlier this year but technically remained an FBI employee.
McCabe was hoping to retire in just days, when he becomes eligible for his full benefits. If he is fired, he could lose his retirement benefits. President Trump has long made McCabe a particular target of his ire, and the recommendation to fire the former No. 2 FBI official could give him new ammunition.
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WNU Editor: If reports are true .... Former Deputy Director Andrew McCabe lied to the Justice Department's Inspector General .... if that is not a firing offense .... I do not know what is. The former FBI Director also oversaw numerous investigations that involved Hillary Clinton and the Trump campaign and transition .... investigations that the Inspector General is currently examining with his report being slated for release in the spring. On a side note .... this story was leaked to the New York Times. Someone in the Justice Department is not happy that the Attorney General has not acted on this recommendation for firing the former FBI Deputy Director.
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