September 27, 2026

FBI Demotes Two Counterterrorism Leaders Over Handling of Harassment Investigation

Michael Burgwald and Courtland Rae were demoted after their investigation into calls to Katie Miller was deemed inadequate by FBI leadership.
The FBI leadership was reportedly angered by the decision not to pursue the harassment claims, which they viewed as stifling serious threats.
Darren Cox, assistant director-in-charge, stated that the decision to remove Burgwald and Rae was made at the Washington field office level, not ordered by FBI Director Kash Patel.

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