Prosecutor who led ‘grand conspiracy’ probe of Trump targets resigns without charging anyone
· World · NBC News, CBS News
Joe diGenova, an 81-year-old prosecutor who led a Florida-based investigation into political opponents of Donald Trump, has resigned from the Justice Department. While diGenova stepped down voluntarily, sources indicate that department leadership had lost confidence in his ability to manage the inquiry effectively. The investigation, which has not resulted in any prosecutions, faced criticism for its slow progress despite the allocation of additional legal resources. The probe reportedly examined events dating back to the 2016 presidential election, including Russian interference, which posed significant legal hurdles regarding the statute of limitations. The Justice Department intends to continue the investigation with a team of Washington-based attorneys.
Why it matters
The resignation marks a significant shift in a high-profile investigation targeting former officials, signaling a potential change in the probe's direction and pace under new legal management.
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