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*The FBI's internal Inspection Division (INSD) File Review team found that the FBI conducted a thorough investigation within the constraints imposed by DOJ, but the structure of the investigation and prosecution team hindered the ability of the investigative team to obtain full, accurate and timely information. The IG commented, "it would have been better to run the Midyear investigation as a traditional criminal investigation out of a Criminal Investigative Division (CID) field office, rather than as a counterintelligence investigation out of [the Criminal Division]."

*The FBI's internal Inspection Division (INSD) File Review team found that the FBI conducted a thorough investigation within the constraints imposed by DOJ, but the structure of the investigation and prosecution team hindered the ability of the investigative team to obtain full, accurate and timely information. The IG commented, "it would have been better to run the Midyear investigation as a traditional criminal investigation out of a Criminal Investigative Division (CID) field office, rather than as a counterintelligence investigation out of [the Criminal Division]."

*Hillary Clinton received preferential treatment through limited use of a [[grand jury]]. Prosecutors used a grand jury to obtain search warrants and subpeaonas, however no witnesses or targets were subpeaonaed or testified. Prosecutors claimed calling witnesses would require grand jurors learning classified information, and approval of the originating agency of the classified information would be too much of a time consuming process.

*Hillary Clinton received preferential treatment through limited use of a [[grand jury]]. Prosecutors used a grand jury to obtain search warrants and subpeaonas, however no witnesses or targets were subpeaonaed or testified. Prosecutors claimed calling witnesses would require grand jurors learning classified information, and approval of the originating agency of the classified information would be too much of a time consuming process.

*The IG found that the presidential campaign was a consideration. Deputy Asst. Attorney General [[David Laufman]] worried a Clinton subpeaona might leak to the media and be used for political purposes. Instead, Clinton was allowed to make an appointment (possibly finalized at the Lynch tarmac meeting) for a voluntary interview, with ground rules. [[David Kendall]] negotiated the deal. It was not the typical interrogation that would occur in either a counterintelligence or criminal investigation. No oath, transcript, or video was made.

*The IG found that the presidential campaign was a consideration. Deputy Asst. Attorney General [[David Laufman]] worried a Clinton subpeaona might leak to the media and be used for political purposes. Instead, Clinton was allowed to make an appointment (possibly finalized at the Lynch tarmac meeting) for a voluntary interview, with ground rules. [[David Kendall]] negotiated the deal. It was not the typical interrogation that would occur in either a counterintelligence or criminal investigation. No oath, transcript, or video was made.

==Associated scandals==

==Associated scandals==