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Shouldn't they be in the Datto backups? The ones that even Clinton herself didn't know about because they were kept by mistake (and against her orders)? The one

Shouldn't they be in the Datto backups? The ones that even Clinton herself didn't know about because they were kept by mistake (and against her orders)? The ones that contain the 30,000+ emails she and her lawyers attempted to delete because they were "personal"? The ones that still haven't been released despite numerous FOIA requests and a lawsuit? I have a feeling we're only getting one side of this (the State Department's) while the FBI already has these emails. The FBI would have no reason to chime in and tell the public "It's ok, everyone, we have those emails too." And the State Department obviously wouldn't have them since she wasn't using their email system. I'm 99.99% sure nothing is missing here, it's just not where they expected it to be. Pagliano already struck a deal with the DOJ and appears to be cooperating, which probably isn't a good thing for Clinton.

djrogers 10y ago
> Pagliano already struck a deal with the DOJ and appears to be cooperating No, not really - http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a2bf597d0dec4780af6f8710822ee9d7/ex-clinton-staffer-again-says-no-testifying-congress http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a2bf597d0dec4780af6f8710822ee... Unless he changes his mind again or is compelled to testify...
- gthtjtkt 10y ago
  He's cooperating with the FBI and DOJ. Do you really think they'd offer him an immunity deal that allowed him to plead the 5th? What you're talking about are separate investigations by Senate committees. It's understandable that he has no desire to participate in those dog and pony shows.
  - snuxoll 10y ago
    I may be mistaken, but judicial immunity automatically waives your fifth amendment rights since you can no longer incriminate yourself. I can't really imagine the point otherwise.
- ryanmerket 10y ago
  Testifying to Congress is largely political theater. What really matters is if he's cooperating with the FBI.
whbk 10y ago
Yep - and based on this and the fact that Guccifer was allowed to speak to the press [1], I'm pretty sure the public is being prepared for an indictment. [1] In the case of unconvicted persons (including competency commitments under 18 U.S.C. 4244 and 4246) held in federal institutions, interviews are not authorized until there is clearance with the court having jurisdiction, ordinarily through the U.S. Attorney’s Office. ..In other words, the people who would be prosecuting Clinton just gave Fox News, who they knew wouldn't hold back, a chance at interviewing the guy that can unravel this whole mess.

djrogers 10y ago

> Pagliano already struck a deal with the DOJ and appears to be cooperating No, not really - http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a2bf597d0dec4780af6f8710822ee9d7/ex-clinton-staffer-again-says-no-testifying-congress http://bigstory.ap.org/article/a2bf597d0dec4780af6f8710822ee... Unless he changes his mind again or is compelled to testify...

gthtjtkt 10y ago
He's cooperating with the FBI and DOJ. Do you really think they'd offer him an immunity deal that allowed him to plead the 5th? What you're talking about are separate investigations by Senate committees. It's understandable that he has no desire to participate in those dog and pony shows.
- snuxoll 10y ago
  I may be mistaken, but judicial immunity automatically waives your fifth amendment rights since you can no longer incriminate yourself. I can't really imagine the point otherwise.
ryanmerket 10y ago
Testifying to Congress is largely political theater. What really matters is if he's cooperating with the FBI.

whbk 10y ago

Yep - and based on this and the fact that Guccifer was allowed to speak to the press [1], I'm pretty sure the public is being prepared for an indictment. [1] In the case of unconvicted persons (including competency commitments under 18 U.S.C. 4244 and 4246) held in federal institutions, interviews are not authorized until there is clearance with the court having jurisdiction, ordinarily through the U.S. Attorney’s Office. ..In other words, the people who would be prosecuting Clinton just gave Fox News, who they knew wouldn't hold back, a chance at interviewing the guy that can unravel this whole mess.