DOJ rejects Andrew McCabe appeal to avoid criminal charges

By Jerry Dunleavy, Daniel Chaitin

Published September 12, 2019 5:43pm ET

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DOJ rejects Andrew McCabe appeal to avoid criminal charges — Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe steps down. He will remain on leave until springtime when he can formally retire, according to a report. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) | (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Justice Department rejected former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s appeal to avoid criminal charges for lying to federal agents.

“The Department rejected your appeal of the United States Attorney’s Office’s decision in this matter. Any further inquiries should be directed to the United States Attorney’s Office,” said an email sent to McCabe’s attorneys, a source close to McCabe’s legal team told the Washington Examiner.

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