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Oct 21 • 5 tweets • 4 min read
1/Newest book on what happened in #Benghazi, Libya in 2012 is now available. I rep'd its two @CIA authors through prepublication classification review process to ensure public can read this first-hand account.

amazon.com/Benghazi-Know-…
2/Also available on other platforms:

linktr.ee/benghazikte

#Benghazi #Libya #CIA
3/I previously represented 5 CIA contractors who were in #Benghazi that fateful day for prepub review of their book/film #13hours, as well as through congressional investigation.

amazon.com/13-Hours-Accou…
4/Previous thread on #Benghazi

END/Former Congressman #DevinNunes was our primary ally back in 2013 when I was rep'ing heroes of #Benghazi. We used to hang out in his office until late in evening drinking port. Who knew six years later we would cross swords in 1st Trump Impeachment.

nytimes.com/2018/04/24/mag…

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Oct 18
1/I applaud work of @January6thCmte & everything it has uncovered. Incredibly important effort & one that should - if powers permit - continue into next Congress.

But I have serious questions regarding whether it has pursued all possible leads/inquiries.

And media should ask.
2/According to March 4 report from @DHSOIG, @DHSgov Office of Intelligence & Analysis “identified specific threat information related to the events on Jan. 6, 2021, but did not issue any intelligence products about these threats until Jan. 8, 2021."

Well, what abt #JosephMaher?
3/#JosephMaher is senior staff member on @January6thCmte.

On January 6th he was Acting Dir of that same @DHS Office that failed to do its job.

We raised concerns last year re: conflict of interest to no avail. He stayed in his Committee assignment.

nytimes.com/2021/08/11/us/…
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Oct 17
1/NEWS DEVELOPMENT:

New #FirstAmendment lawsuit filed in federal court in DC today against @TheJusticeDept/@FBI challenging prepublication review classification delays & decisions re: “Because There Are Monsters” by former FBI Special Agent #HarrySamit, who served 1999-2020.
2/#Samit served as lead case agent on #ZacariasMoussaoui 9/11 terrorism investigation prior to & following attacks in NY, DC & PA.

His 852 page Manuscript has been undergoing review since April 2021. Less than half has been approved for publication.

famous-trials.com/moussaoui/1816….
3/“Because There Are Monsters” is true crime/intelligence memoir describing Samit’s first 9 years assigned to Minneapolis Joint Terrorism Task Force. Following discussion of Samit’s background & quest to become FBI Special Agent, substantive portion of Manuscript begins ...
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Oct 3
1/Very worthwhile & interesting discussion of "Curious Fate of Citizen Snowden’s Archive" by long-time friend & oft media client @jeffersonmorley. Addresses issues many of us discuss all the time: where are Snowden's files & what should be done w/them?

spytalk.co/p/the-curious-…
2/In decade since Snowden's criminal acts (whether you agree w/his actions or not, no escaping they were criminal) to disclose NSA/Govt secrets, especially abt domestic surveillance program, it has been said only abt 10% of contents have been publicly revealed.
3/Put aside revealing NSA's domestic surveillance program, which I believe Snowden could have done w/release of single page court order w/same effect yet had he done that he likely could be in US & not facing indictment. There were numerous lawful paths he could have taken. #Sad.
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Sep 27
1/#RuleOfLaw is blind & sometimes not outcome we prefer. #WestfallAct immunity is tricky & harsh when applied. Lawsuit ends before it really begins.

Alas, I've been there before. Defamation case I handled against late Rep. John Murtha (D-Pa) is cited in decision.
2/We sued Cong. Murtha for defamatory statements against Marines accused of war crimes in Haditha, Iraq. His statements were proven false but Obama Administration invoked Westfall Act to cover Murtha's press comments.

At first we were allowed a deposition
rollcall.com/2007/10/26/law…
3/But Govt successfully obtained an interlocutory appeal to DC Cir where it was not a welcome appearance

legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2008/11/co…
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Sep 26
1/Why is @DeptofDefense about to destroy much needed substantive #securityclearance reform?

In four days reform ordered 18 months ago by @EzraACohen as Acting DoD Undersecretary for Intelligence & Security (in furtherance of 2011 orders by SECDEF Gates) is to be implemented.
2/But apparently it won't be.

Instead, @DeptofDefense is poised to incorporate ordered changes into Trusted Workforce 2.0, which doesn't deal w/substantive due process & will effectively & intentionally kill the reform.

Why?

dcsa.mil/mc/pv/cv/
3/Cohen reform provides greater transparency to #securityclearance system & substantive due process, especially for civilian & military personnel. It compromises nothing but ensures everyone has equal footing within system.
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Sep 25
1/US Govt acknowledging #UFOs exist & Earth needs to be defended or reflection of sense of humor?

National Intelligence Manager for Aviation, part of @ODNIgov, integrates intel to safeguard global air community.

Seal on website caught my attention.

airdomainintelligence.mil
2/ Notice the unknown flying craft in lower left corner. Hmmmm.
3/Now I'm all for NIM-A's mission & vision. Can't argue that it's relevant, necessary & important. Has been ever since aircraft were invented & certainly long range missiles.
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