Investigative Summary: Findings of Misconduct by an FBI Deputy Assistant Director for Unauthorized Contacts with the Media, Disclosing Law Enforcement and Other Sensitive Information to the Media, and Accepting a Gift from the Media
https://www.oversight.gov/node/18950
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The OIG investigation concluded that the DAD engaged in misconduct when the DAD: (1)
disclosed to the media the existence of information that had been filed under seal in federal
court, in violation of 18 USC § 401, Contempt of Court; (2) provided without authorization FBI
law enforcement sensitive information to reporters on multiple occasions; and (3) had dozens of
official contacts with the media without authorization, in violation of FBI policy.
The OIG also found that the DAD engaged in misconduct when the DAD accepted a ticket,
valued at approximately $225, to attend a media-sponsored dinner, as a gift from a member of
the media, in violation of federal regulations and FBI policy.
Prosecution of the DAD was declined.
The OIG has completed this investigation and is providing this report to the FBI for appropriate action.