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April 17, 2026
Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from John Brennan investigation
- Maria Medetis Long was removed from the Brennan investigation after expressing doubts about the evidence needed to proceed with the case.
- Chris DeLorenz has taken over the investigation, which focuses on Brennan's alleged false statements to Congress and the CIA's use of the Steele dossier.
- U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones indicated that an indictment may be forthcoming, amid reports of political pressure from former President Trump.
4 Sources
- Exclusive: Justice Department removes lead prosecutor from probe of Trump critic John BrennanApr 17, 2026 at 3:19 PM · CNN
- Prosecutor Withdraws From Trump Team’s Investigation of Ex-CIA Director John O. BrennanApr 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM · NYT
- Lead prosecutor on probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan is removed from case, sources sayApr 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM · CBS News
- Lead prosecutor on investigation into former CIA director no longer on caseApr 17, 2026 at 9:01 PM · The Guardian