Clinton e mails

The Clinton email controversy refers to the use of a private email server by Hillary Clinton, then the United States Secretary of State, to conduct official government business during her tenure from 2009 to 2013. The controversy surrounding the use of the private server, which was not approved by the State Department, has been the subject of intense scrutiny and investigation.

Here are the key facts about the Clinton email controversy:

  1. Private email server: Clinton used a private email server, located in her home in Chappaqua, New York, to conduct official government business. This was not approved by the State Department, which has its own secure email system.
  2. Classification of emails: The FBI investigated whether any of the emails sent or received by Clinton were classified at the time they were sent. The investigation found that 110 emails were classified, but none were marked as such at the time they were sent.
  3. Security concerns: The use of a private email server raised concerns about the security of the emails and the potential for hacking. The FBI found that the server was vulnerable to hacking and that hackers had accessed the server on several occasions.
  4. Investigation: The FBI conducted an investigation into the use of the private email server, which was led by FBI Director James Comey. The investigation found that Clinton had been "extremely careless" in her handling of classified information, but that there was no evidence that she had intended to violate the law.
  5. Legal consequences: Clinton was not charged with any crimes related to the use of the private email server. However, the controversy has had significant political and legal consequences, including the resignation of several high-ranking State Department officials and the appointment of a special prosecutor to investigate the matter.
  6. Political fallout: The controversy has had significant political fallout for Clinton, including criticism from her opponents and some members of her own party. The controversy has also been cited as a factor in her loss to Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election.

Some of the key documents related to the Clinton email controversy include:

  1. FBI investigation report: The FBI released a report in July 2016 detailing its investigation into the use of the private email server. The report found that Clinton had been "extremely careless" in her handling of classified information, but that there was no evidence that she had intended to violate the law.
  2. Clinton email release: The State Department released over 30,000 emails from Clinton's private server in August 2015. The emails were released in response to a Freedom of Information Act request.
  3. Comey letter: FBI Director James Comey sent a letter to Congress in October 2016 announcing that the FBI had reopened its investigation into the use of the private email server. The letter was sent after the discovery of new emails on a laptop belonging to Anthony Weiner, the husband of Clinton aide Huma Abedin.
  4. Clinton email testimony: Clinton testified before the House Select Committee on Benghazi in October 2015 about her use of the private email server. The testimony was widely criticized by Republicans and some Democrats.

Overall, the Clinton email controversy has been a significant political and legal issue for Clinton and has had significant consequences for her political career.