FBI chief James Comey confirms Trump campaign's ties to Russia are under investigation
Source: RawStory
Comey confirms Trump campaigns ties to Russia are being investigated and, if possible, prosecuted
TANA GANEVA
20 MAR 2017 AT 10:38 ET
On Monday, FBI director James Comey testified before the House Intelligence Committee. In the widely anticipated hearing, the head of the FBI confirmed the existence of an FBI investigation into Russias role in the election.
As you know it is our practice not to confirm the existence of ongoing investigations. In unusual circumstances, that might be appropriate, Comey said. He then noted that these are unusual circumstances.
I have been authorized by the Department of Justice to disclose that the FBI is investigating the Russian governments interference in the US elections, Comey said.
Earlier in the morning, Donald Trump took to Twitter to make his case.
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Comey Confirms FBI Is Probing Contacts Between Trump Camp, Russian Officials
By ALICE OLLSTEIN Published MARCH 20, 2017, 10:41 AM EDT
FBI Director James Comey confirmed to the House Intelligence Committee Monday morning that his agency was conducting an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election, including allegations that members of Donald Trump's presidential campaign were in contact with the Russian government during the campaign.
"As you know, our practice is not to confirm existence of ongoing investigations, especially those investigations that involve classified matters," Comey told the committee. "But in unusual circumstances where it is in the public interest, it may be appropriate to do so, as Justice Department policy has recognized. This is one of those circumstances."
"I've been authorized by the Department of Justice to confirm that the FBI as part of our counterintelligence mission is investigating the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election," he continued. "That includes investigating the nature of any links between individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government, and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and Russia's efforts."
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FBI Director Comey confirms the bureau is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election
By Ellen Nakashima and Karoun Demirjian March 20 at 10:42 AM
FBI Director James B. Comey acknowledged on Monday the existence of a counterintelligence investigation into the Russian governments efforts to interfere in the 2016 election, and said that probe extends to the nature of any links between Trump campaign associates and the Russian government.
Testifying before the House Intelligence Committee, Comey said the investigation is also exploring whether there was any coordination between the campaign and the Kremlin.
The acknowledgment was an unusual move, given that the FBIs practice is not to confirm the existence of ongoing investigations. But in unusual circumstances, where it is in the public interest, Comey said, it may be appropriate to do so.
Comey said he had been authorized by the Justice Department to confirm the wide-ranging probes existence.
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