Reports: DOJ Review of Russia Probe Origins Is Now Criminal Investigation

[Revmitchell]

The Department of Justice’s sweeping investigation into the origins of its Trump-Russia probe is now a criminal investigation, according to the New York Times and NBC News.
The development comes after a Monday report stating Attorney General William Barr has expanded his department’s review, noting that U.S. Attorney John Durham, who is heading up the review, has “found something significant and critics should be careful.”

Reports: DOJ Review of Russia Probe's Origins Now Criminal Investigation

 

[Revmitchell]

U.S. Attorney John Durham's ongoing probe into potential FBI and DOJ misconduct has transitioned into a full-fledged criminal investigation, two sources familiar with the investigation told Fox News on Thursday night.

One source added that Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz's upcoming report on FBI surveillance abuses will shed light on why Durham's probe has become a criminal inquiry. Horowitz announced on Thursday his report would be available to the public soon, with "few" redactions.

The investigation's new status means Durham can subpoena witnesses and file charges, as well as impanel fact-finding grand juries. Fox News reported on Tuesday that Durham's probe had expanded significantly based on new evidence uncovered during a recent trip to Rome with Attorney General Bill Barr.

Sources told Fox News that Durham was "very interested" to question former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper and former CIA Director John Brennan, an anti-Trump critic who recently dismissed the idea.


Durham's probe into possible FBI misconduct is now criminal probe, sources say