March 22, 2016
By the AP
Washington — Asked earlier this month (click here) whether she'd be indicted over her use of a private email server as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton responded, "It's not going to happen."
Though Republicans characterized her response as hubris, several legal experts interviewed by The Associated Press agreed with the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Washington — Asked earlier this month (click here) whether she'd be indicted over her use of a private email server as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton responded, "It's not going to happen."
Though Republicans characterized her response as hubris, several legal experts interviewed by The Associated Press agreed with the front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination.
The relatively few laws that govern the handling of classified materials were generally written to cover spies, leakers and those who illegally retain such information, such as at home. Though the view is not unanimous, several lawyers who specialize in this area said it's a stretch to apply existing statutes to a former cabinet secretary whose communication of sensitive materials was with aides — not a national enemy....
There are several renditions of the charges waiting for Hillary Clinton while she is running for the presidential nominee for the Democrats. The latest email talks state the former Secretary used her Blackberry in classified areas such as her office at the State Department.
There were meetings with security specialists by the Secretary and her staff with the federal government by the Clinton State Department Office. She wanted to use her Blackberry no different than President Obama. It is understandable with President Obama using his Blackberry, his Cabinet would be using the same technology in communications for work purposes.
The final experts are the FBI and judges that may be reviewing the investigation. It is stated there are many FBI employees working on this issue so it is likely it will be finalized soon. What underlies this election issue for Hillary Clinton is the fact there were no leaks of her material. The idea her communications were not secure is all imagineering at this point.
Hypotheticals don't count in criminal investigations. And the fact she and her staff met with federal security personnel places any negligent charges on the extremes of possibility. She and the staff knew they were handling important material and took it seriously enough to consult with federal authorities. I just don't see any problems at this time.
For the sake of argument, let's say there is a change of negligence, does that end her candidacy. I think not. She and any member of her staff are still facing due process. I doubt any due process will end by the conventions or even November. The Democrats need to decide if a due process problem would factor into her run for the presidency into November. Who's Vice President?
There are several renditions of the charges waiting for Hillary Clinton while she is running for the presidential nominee for the Democrats. The latest email talks state the former Secretary used her Blackberry in classified areas such as her office at the State Department.
There were meetings with security specialists by the Secretary and her staff with the federal government by the Clinton State Department Office. She wanted to use her Blackberry no different than President Obama. It is understandable with President Obama using his Blackberry, his Cabinet would be using the same technology in communications for work purposes.
The final experts are the FBI and judges that may be reviewing the investigation. It is stated there are many FBI employees working on this issue so it is likely it will be finalized soon. What underlies this election issue for Hillary Clinton is the fact there were no leaks of her material. The idea her communications were not secure is all imagineering at this point.
Hypotheticals don't count in criminal investigations. And the fact she and her staff met with federal security personnel places any negligent charges on the extremes of possibility. She and the staff knew they were handling important material and took it seriously enough to consult with federal authorities. I just don't see any problems at this time.
For the sake of argument, let's say there is a change of negligence, does that end her candidacy. I think not. She and any member of her staff are still facing due process. I doubt any due process will end by the conventions or even November. The Democrats need to decide if a due process problem would factor into her run for the presidency into November. Who's Vice President?
