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Joe diGenova Resigns as Lead Prosecutor for Justice Department Conspiracy Investigation

Joe diGenova resigned from his position as the lead prosecutor overseeing the Department of Justice's 'grand conspiracy' investigation into officials from the Obama and Biden administrations. The investigation, based in Fort Pierce, Florida, examines whether government officials conspired to keep President Trump out of political office, specifically focusing on the 2016 Russian election interference assessment. Joe diGenova stated that it was an honor to serve the department, noting that building strong cases takes time. His departure follows internal pressure regarding the pace of the investigation. While Joe diGenova expected to bring charges quickly, some officials within the administration expressed dissatisfaction with the slow progress. The probe has recently seen an uptick in witness interviews and grand jury subpoenas. It also scrutinizes the conduct of former officials such as former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey. Joe diGenova's wife, Victoria Toensing, is also expected to leave the Justice Department on Friday.

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