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Lead prosecutor removed from Brennan probe
The removal of Maria Medetis Long from the John Brennan probe has sparked a new wave of controversy regarding the politicization of the Justice Department.
Long, a career federal prosecutor, had been overseeing the inquiry into whether Brennan lied to Congress about Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Sources suggest she resisted pressure from Trump administration officials to quickly bring charges against the prominent critic of the President.
The shakeup comes as the administration continues to investigate what it calls a 'years-long conspiracy' against Donald Trump by members of the intelligence community.
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