Federal judge dismisses John Brennan's lawsuit seeking to make the Justice Department preserve records

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How the sides differ Left and alternative sources largely agree on the ruling; alternative sources detail Brennan's selective-prosecution aim, while left sources stress the Trump administration's investigation of him.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by former CIA director John Brennan against the Justice Department. He had asked the court to order the department to preserve investigative records related to its investigation of him. Reports say he wanted the records so he could challenge any future criminal case against him. The AP adds that the ruling came Thursday and that he would argue such a case was a selective and malicious prosecution.

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Left · 3 sources NYThe New York TimesJudge Dismisses Trump Lawsuit That Sought to Block N.Y.C. Sanctuary Laws

• HHuffPostFederal Judge Tosses Ex-CIA Director’s Document Preservation Lawsuit Against DOJ
• WPThe Washington PostJudge dismisses ex-CIA director John Brennan’s lawsuit against DOJ

Left outlets report the dismissal as a legal setback for Brennan, noting the Trump administration's investigation and his aim of preserving records for a possible defense.

Alternative APAPJudge tosses ex-CIA head John Brennan's document preservation lawsuit against the Justice Department

AP reports the ruling in straightforward terms, adding the timing and Brennan's plan to call any eventual prosecution selective and malicious.

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