Hillary email investigation
The Hillary email investigation, also known as the Hillary Clinton email controversy, was a political scandal that arose in 2015 and continued until 2016. It centered on Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server and account while she was serving as the 67th United States Secretary of State from 2009 to 2013.
Here's a brief summary of the events:
Background: In March 2013, it was reported that Hillary Clinton had used a personal email account, rather than a government email account, to conduct official business while serving as Secretary of State. The account was hosted on a private server located in her home in Chappaqua, New York.
Investigation: In July 2015, the FBI launched an investigation into the matter, led by FBI Director James Comey. The investigation focused on whether Clinton had mishandled classified information by using her personal email account and server, and whether she had violated federal laws and regulations.
Key findings: The investigation found that Clinton had sent and received thousands of emails containing classified information, including some that were marked as "top secret." The FBI also found that Clinton had deleted thousands of emails from her server, which was a violation of federal records laws.
Charges and penalties: In July 2016, FBI Director James Comey announced that the FBI would not recommend charges against Clinton, citing a lack of evidence that she had intended to violate the law. However, Comey did criticize Clinton's handling of classified information and her use of a private email server.
Aftermath: The investigation and its findings had significant political fallout. Clinton's opponents, including her presidential opponent Donald Trump, criticized her for her handling of the email controversy. The controversy also led to increased scrutiny of Clinton's trustworthiness and her ability to manage classified information.
Key documents and emails:
- The Clinton email controversy was fueled by the release of thousands of emails from Clinton's private server, which were obtained by the FBI and made public through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.
- One of the most notable emails was a chain of emails between Clinton and her aides, which discussed the potential sale of uranium to Russia and the Clinton Foundation's involvement in the deal.
- Another notable email was a chain of emails between Clinton and her aides, which discussed the Benghazi attack and the response to it.
Timeline:
- March 2013: The news of Clinton's use of a private email account and server becomes public.
- July 2015: The FBI launches an investigation into the matter.
- July 2016: FBI Director James Comey announces that the FBI will not recommend charges against Clinton.
- November 2016: Clinton loses the presidential election to Donald Trump, who had criticized her handling of the email controversy during the campaign.
Notable figures involved:
- Hillary Clinton: The 67th United States Secretary of State and Democratic presidential nominee.
- James Comey: The FBI Director who led the investigation into the email controversy.
- Huma Abedin: Clinton's longtime aide and deputy chief of staff, who was also involved in the email controversy.
- Anthony Weiner: The husband of Huma Abedin, who was embroiled in a separate sexting scandal and whose laptop contained thousands of emails related to the Clinton email controversy.
Legacy: The Hillary email investigation had significant political and legal implications, and it remains a controversial topic in American politics. The investigation highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in government, and it raised questions about the handling of classified information and the use of private email accounts for official business.