Sens. John McCain and Lindsey Graham say the FBI “grievously mishandled” an investigation that led them to recommend retired Gen. David Petraeus face felony charges.
The Arizona and South Carolina Republicans released a joint statement Saturday calling it “outrageous that the highly confidential and law enforcement-sensitive recommendation of prosecutors to bring charges against General Petraeus was leaked to the New York Times.”
The FBI and Justice Department are recommending Attorney General Eric Holder indict Petraeus on felony charges for allegedly providing Paula Broadwell, his former mistress, access to classified documents while he was serving as CIA director.
It will be up to Holder to decide whether to proceed with an indictment.
“No American deserves such callous treatment, let alone one of America’s finest military leaders whose selfless service and sacrifice have inspired young Americans in uniform and likely saved many of their lives,” Graham and McCain said.
