Prosecutor in John Brennan investigation removed from case

A lead prosecutor in the John Brennan investigation has been removed from the case after expressing concerns to Justice Department officials about the viability of a potential criminal prosecution of the former CIA director.

That's according to a person familiar with the matter.

Maria Medetis Long told defense lawyers involved in the investigation that she was no longer participating in the Brennan investigation.

Her departure from the investigation came after she conveyed doubt that there was sufficient evidence for a criminal case against Brennan.

The Justice Department did not dispute that Medetis Long was no longer part of the investigation but also did not elaborate on the circumstances.