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Pirro says whether she will reopen probe into Powell depends on inspector general’s findings
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Sunday she may reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, depending on findings from the Federal Reserve’s inspector general into renovations at the Fed. The Hill reports she could resume the probe based on IG findings, noting she had closed the investigation last month. CNBC indicates Pirro shifted legal strategies ahead of a deadline, suggesting changes to how the Powell matter is pursued. CNN mirrors the possibility of reopening contingent on the IG’s findings. The sources largely align on the conditional reopening, with nuanced notes about timing and strategy.
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Pirro appears to drop plans to appeal criminal investigation of Fed Chair Powell
The U.S. attorney shifted legal strategies in her investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell just ahead of a deadline.
Pirro says whether she will reopen probe into Powell depends on inspector general’s findings
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said Sunday that she could resume a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell based on the findings of the central bank’s inspector general. Last month, Pirro closed her probe into Powell and his handling of renovations at the Fed.
US attorney doesn’t rule out continuing to investigate Federal Reserve Chair Powell
US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said Sunday that she may reopen a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, depending on what an inspector general’s probe uncovers over building renovations at the Federal Reserve. Her comments come just over a week after she wrote on.