Trump ally diGenova tapped to lead DOJ probe into Brennan over Russia probe origins

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TheJustice Departmentis turning to former Trump attorney Joeseph diGenova to spearhead a probe into ex-CIA Director John Brennan and others over the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation, as the department reshuffles leadership of the sprawling inquiry.

Acting Attorney GeneralTodd Blanche has tapped diGenova to serve as counsel overseeing the matter, according to a New York Times report, putting a former Trump attorney in a key role in the high-profile probe.A federal grand jury seated in Miami has been impaneled since late last year.

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A photo of Joe diGenova following a news conference at the RNC.

Joseph diGenova represented President Donald Trump during special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images)

DiGenova, a former U.S.attorney in Washington, D.C., who represented Trump during special counselRobert Mueller’s investigation, has repeatedly accused Brennan of misconduct tied to the origins of the Russia probe—allegations that have not resulted in criminal charges.

The origins of the Russia investigation have been the subject of ongoing scrutiny by Trump allies, who have argued that intelligence and law enforcement officials improperly launched the probe.

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Rudy Giuliani is seen alongside Joseph diGenova during a news conference at the RNC.

Joseph diGenova has previously said that ex-CIA chief John Brennan colluded with the FBI and DOJ to frame Trump.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call/Getty Images)

DiGenova’s appointment follows the ouster of Maria Medetis Long, a national security prosecutor in the South Florida U.S.attorney’s office.She had been overseeing the inquiry, including a false statements probe related to Brennan and broader conspiracy-related investigations.

As the investigation continues, federal investigators have issued subpoenas seeking information related to intelligence assessments of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

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John Brennan speaking on Meet the Press and President Donald Trump signing paperwork in the Oval Office

John Brennan has denied any wrongdoing related to the Russia investigation.(William B.Plowman/NBC/NBC NewsWire via Getty Images;Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Brennan has previously denied wrongdoing related to the Russia investigation and has defended the intelligence community’s assessment that Moscow interfered in the 2016 election.

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