Barr’s move drew widespread criticism and prompted all four career prosecutors to quit the case. ADADThe Justice Department inspector general’s office is now reviewing the matter, and has contacted at least one of the prosecutors assigned to the case. A spokeswoman for the inspector general declined to comment. Litt declined to say if Zelinsky, who returned to his position with the U.S. attorney’s office in Maryland, had been approached by the inspector general. In an email, Stone said he would file formal complaints with the Justice Department against the four prosecutors who secured his conviction.

Source: Washington Post September 25, 2020 11:04 UTC