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The statute of limitations has expired for prosecuting the person responsible. https://sensenbrenner.house.gov/2018/3/james-clapper-not-charged-with-lying-to-c

• Voliokis 6y ago
  Why is there a statute of limitations for government officials? This shouldn't be a thing when you're entrusted with the responsibilities that you are concerning an entire country and its citizens.
  • microcolonel 6y ago
    When it comes to elected officials, there could be a concern that time gives the successors an opportunity to just make up the evidence.
  • vorpalhex 6y ago
    The ability to defend yourself of a charge disappears over time. Evidence "rots" as weird as that sounds.
    • kelnos 6y ago
      Sure, but we've decided that for some crimes (like murder) there is no statute of limitations, and we have a greater interest in prosecuting those crimes than in ensuring it's reasonable for a defendant to defend themself many years later. I think the same should be true of our civil servants who wield so much power over the populace.