The FBI is declining to turn over files related to its investigation of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s emails by arguing a lack of public interest in the matter. HILLARY CLINTON'S BOOK RELEASE HAS DEMS WORRIED, IRRITATEDThough Clinton lost the election, Clevenger is still attempting to obtain documents related to the investigation. “If you seek disclosure of any existing records on this basis, you must demonstrate that the public interest in disclosure outweighs personal privacy interests,” the letter stated. “In this regard, you must show that the public interest sought is a significant one, and that the requested information is likely to advance that interest.”Clevenger expressed disbelief at the request. “Frankly, I am stunned I should have to explain why my request pertains to a matter of public interest,” Clevenger wrote in an Aug. 11 letter to the FBI.

Source: Fox News August 29, 2017 23:15 UTC