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Judge tosses Brennan suit over records in 'grand conspiracy' probe

Brennan sued the Justice Department in July to preserve records tied to the probe, and the judge says he has not yet shown standing; a refiling is possible.

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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA federal judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit from former CIA Director John Brennan, ruling he does not yet have standing to sue over an investigation targeting his role in reviewing the 2016 election.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrennan filed in July, asking the court to force the Justice Department to preserve records tied to that probe, and the judge said the case is premature.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo he can try again later, which is really just a chance to refile with better timing.

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOr the records vanish while everyone waits for him to qualify.

  5. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorQualify.

  6. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHank, you can't sue over a shredder that hasn't been plugged in yet.

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