Key prosecutor in John Brennan investigation has been removed from case, AP source says

A lead prosecutor, Maria Medetis Long, has been removed from the John Brennan investigation. Long, who heads the national security section at the U.S. Attorney’s office for the Southern District of Florida, expressed concerns to Justice Department officials regarding the strength of a potential criminal case against the former CIA director. The investigation concerns the U.S. government’s investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s 2016 campaign. Long conveyed doubt that there was sufficient evidence for a criminal case against Brennan. The Justice Department confirmed Long's departure but stated that attorneys are routinely moved on cases to effectively allocate resources.

The lead federal prosecutor, Maria Medetis Long, in the investigation of former CIA director John Brennan is no longer on the case after expressing reservations. The investigation, handled by the US attorney's office for the southern district of Florida, is reportedly related to the 2016 intelligence community assessment on Russian interference in the election. US Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones has indicated an indictment may be forthcoming. This development follows Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with the progress on prosecuting political adversaries. A former aide to the acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is vying for the permanent position, has also recently joined the southern district of Florida and is reportedly working on the Brennan matter.