Legal Battle Over Politicized Charges
Legal critics noted prosecutors couldn't articulate a criminal theory, and Preet Bharara warned against continuing due to DOJ policy.
Lawmakers targeted include Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Mark Kelly, and Reps. Maggie Goodlander, Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, and Chrissy Houlahan, with military or intelligence backgrounds.
Case is deemed dead in Washington, but another prosecutor could file charges elsewhere.
Experts and Democrats called the case a politicized effort and abuse of Justice Department power.
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