DOJ Won't Prosecute Former AG For Mishandling Documents

The Department of Justice reportedly has decided not to prosecute former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales for mishandling classified information, including taking some documents home.

It is unclear what, if any, consequences there might be for Gonzales as far as holding a security clearance now or in the future. It may be recalled that former National Security Adviser Sandy Berger was ordered by a Federal court to forfeit his security clearance for three years after allegedly taking classified documents from the National Archives without permission.

The Washington Post published a related story on September 3. The DOJ Inspector’s General report on Gonzales was available here.

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