FBI blocked in corruption probe involving Sens. Reid, Lee (Long piece, DOJ involved)

The Washington Times ^ | March 13, 2014 | John Solomon

[jazusamo]

Agents quietly working with Utah prosecutors to make case in DOJ absence

FBI agents working alongside Utah state prosecutors in a wide-ranging corruption investigation have uncovered accusations of wrongdoing by two of the U.S. Senate’s most prominent figures — Majority Leader Harry Reid and rising Republican Sen. Mike Lee — but the Justice Department has thwarted their bid to launch a full federal investigation.

The probe, conducted by one Republican and one Democratic state prosecutor in Utah, has received accusations from an indicted businessman and political donor, interviewed other witnesses and gathered preliminary evidence such as financial records, Congressional Record statements and photographs that corroborate some aspects of the accusations, officials have told The Washington Times and ABC News.

But the Justice Department’s public integrity section — which normally handles corruption cases involving elected figures — rejected FBI agents’ bid to use a federal grand jury and subpoenas to determine whether the accusations are true and whether any federal crimes were committed by state and federal officials.

The information involving Mr. Reid and Mr. Lee is not fully developed but centers on two primary issues:

• whether both or either politician sought or received money or other benefits from donors and/or fund-raisers in connection with doing political favors or taking official actions;

• whether Mr. Lee provided accurate information when he bought, then sold a Utah home for a big loss to a campaign contributor and federal contractor, leaving his mortgage bank to absorb large losses.

“There are allegations, but they are very serious allegations and they need to be looked at by somebody,” Sim Gill, a Democrat who is the elected chief prosecutor in Salt Lake County, told The Washington Times. “If true, or even if asserted, they truly should be investigated and put to rest, or be confirmed.”

[unixfox]

So THIS is what the FBI is focusing on instead of that other criminal enterprise known as the IRS.

[ObamahatesPACoal]

Is Reid in trouble for not passing TPP?

[ThePatriotsFlag]

Boy if the Republicans take the senate it will get interesting.

[LyinLibs]

The plot thickens.

So far, today’s big loser was Corzine’s dead 31yo son.

[dandiegirl]

What about the purchase of the Obama home in Chicago? That was a questionable deal too as I recall. No FBI on that one though.

[SgtBob]

Harry Reid, Jay Brown, Harvey Whittemore........need I say more?

[no-to-illegals]

What is there to worry about, if no wrongs were done.

[nascarnation]

Tony Rezko...a name not heard in the MSM since...forever....

[detective]

This is the most corrupt government in history.

[no-to-illegals]

waiting is the hardest part.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks jazusamo.

[TigersEye]

Mr. Cleanface’s Dirty Laundry: Harry Reid’s Mob Money

HARRY: Money Mob & Influence (Youtube video 2:44)

[no-to-illegals]

Giving up the tangle of emotions

[no-to-illegals]

Bet there is no Snowden involved.

[no-to-illegals]

The Gates of He!!?

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

Good point!

[jazusamo]

Thanks, good video. There’s little doubt that the DOJ is impeding this investigation due to the corrupt Dingy Harry rather than Mike Lee.

[Perdogg]

They will wait til October to indict Lee.

[txrefugee]

Reid is a crook. They are pulling the “equivalency” scam again, accusing Mike Lee of the same thing.

Ted Stevens was defeated by false accusations exactly like these and died shortly after. Alaska’s Sen. Begich should never have been elected after this gross injustice by the Democrats and should not be rewarded with another term.