Jeff Sessions isn’t under investigation for perjury, his lawyer says

By Kelly Cohen, Melissa Quinn

Published March 21, 2018 8:15pm ET

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Jeff Sessions isn’t under investigation for perjury, his lawyer says — President Trump questioned Wednesday why Attorney General Jeff Sessions didn't fire Acting FBI Director Andrew McCabe when he took over as head of the Justice Department. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) | Jacquelyn Martin

This story was updated at 6:44 p.m.

An attorney for Attorney General Jeff Sessions says he is not under investigation by special counsel Robert Mueller for perjury.

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