FBI and US Justice Department investigated over Clinton probesAFP In July 2016, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said it would not recommend charges over Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server as secretary of state. The US Department of Justice Inspector General will review broad allegations of misconduct involving the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's email practices. JONATHAN ERNST The probe will look into whether FBI Director James Comey properly followed department policies ahead of the US election. READ MORE:* Top Democrat accuses FBI boss of favouring Donald Trump* FBI tells US Congress no charges over new Hillary Clinton* US Justice Department promises to expedite fresh Clinton emailsCARLOS BARRIA Comey delivered an unusual public statement for an FBI chief by chastising Clinton and her aides as "extremely careless." Horowitz wrote that he would explore "allegations that Department or FBI policies or procedures were not followed" in connection with both letters, but his probe would extend beyond that.

Source: Stuff January 12, 2017 18:30 UTC