FBI agents who ‘simply followed orders’ in Jan. 6 probes won’t be fired, a Justice official says
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI agents “who simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner” while investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are not at risk of being fired, a top Justice Department official said in a memo to the bureau workforce obtained by The Associated Press on Wednesday.
DOJ: FBI agents on Jan. 6 cases won't be fired if they acted 'in an ethical manner'
FBI agents who "simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner" while investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot won't face the risk of being fired, a top Justice Department official said in a memo.
FBI agents who 'simply followed orders' on Jan. 6 cases won't lose jobs: DOJ memo
That move comes as the DOJ compiled data on the FBI employees who participated in the Jan. 6 cases, prompting concerns of a political purge and a lawsuit from agents.
'Simply followed orders': FBI memo assures agents in Jan. 6 probe won't be fired
Trump's administration had been gearing up to fire several FBI agents who were engaged in the Capitol riot investigations.
Official: FBI agents who 'followed orders' won't be fired
FBI agents “who simply followed orders and carried out their duties in an ethical manner” while investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol are not
DOJ says will not fire FBI agents who acted in 'ethical' way over Jan. 6 cases
A senior DOJ official in a memo said only agents "who acted with corrupt or partisan intent, who blatantly defied orders from Department leadership, or who exercised discretion in weaponizing the FBI" should be concerned.
Top Justice Department official accuses FBI leadership of ‘insubordination’ over January 6 inquiry
The acting deputy attorney general accused FBI leadership of “insubordination” by refusing to identify a “core team” of bureau employees who worked on January 6 investigations, while trying to assure that rank-and-file agents who “simply followed orders” will not be fired unless they “acted with corrupt or partisan intent,
FBI agents who ‘simply followed orders' in Jan. 6 probes won't be fired, DOJ official says
The message from the acting deputy attorney general, which also accuses acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll of “insubordination,” is aimed at providing a measure of clarity following days of turmoil and uncertainty inside the bureau.
Top DOJ official says FBI employees who 'simply followed orders' on Jan 6 investigations won't be fired
Acting FBI Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove assured FBI employees that they will not face consequences if they followed orders an acted ethically in Jan. 6 investigations.
DOJ says FBI agents who 'simply followed orders' on Jan 6 investigations won't be fired
Fox News correspondent David Spunt reports on a Department of Justice memo on FBI employees who were part of investigations into January 6th defendants as the FBI Agents Association comments on the DOJ's employee questionnaire.
FBI agents on Jan. 6 cases will not face penalties, Justice Department official says
Acting U.S. Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove made the statements on Wednesday in a memo to staff seen by Reuters.
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DOJ says FBI agents on Jan. 6 cases won’t be fired if they acted ‘in an ethical manner’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) said it would not target FBI employees who “simply followed orders and carried out their ...