Special investigator not likely to prosecute over Biden’s classified documents issue

2023.11.17 Fri posted at 13:30 JST

（ＣＮＮ） It was learned by the 17th that Special Counsel Robert Hur, who is in charge of the case, is not expected to indict anyone in connection with the discovery of confidential documents from President Biden’s time as vice president in his former office and home. . two sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.

Mr. Ha and his team are currently compiling a detailed report on the year-long investigation. The report is expected to be extremely important regarding the handling of classified documents by Biden and his staff.

Investigators on Mr. Ha’s team told Justice Department officials that they hope to complete their report by the end of the year. However, he also said that the schedule may change.

A spokesperson for the president’s senior adviser declined to comment.

A spokeswoman for Mr. Ha declined to comment.

The Wall Street Journal first reported that Mr. Ha is unlikely to face criminal charges. CNN previously reported that charges were unlikely, citing sources familiar with investigators’ questions.

The decision not to prosecute is likely to provoke criticism from former President Trump and his supporters. Special Counsel Jack Smith prosecuted Trump earlier this year over his handling of classified documents after leaving office.

However, there are several important differences between the two investigations. Specifically, the US National Archives repeatedly tried to retrieve classified documents belonging to Mr. Trump, but to no avail, and his home was searched by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Examples include notifying the library about the possession of confidential documents.