Catherine Herridge · 21/1/2021, 00:38:51

Catherine Herridge · 21/1/2021, 00:38:51

Catherine Herridge

@CBS_Herridge

Jan 21

NEW: A source familiar with events tells @CBSNews that recently appointed NSA General Counsel Michael Ellis was placed on administrative leave today because his appointment is now the subject of a DoD IG investigation + there is a separate, newly leveled allegation that

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Catherine Herridge · 21/1/2021, 00:38:51

Catherine Herridge

@CBS_Herridge

Jan 21

Ellis mishandled classified information. NSA spokesperson, "It's not our policy not to comment on personnel issues" + Ellis declined to comment. This comes days after House Speaker Pelosi's letter denouncing Ellis + his appointment. Those close to Ellis say he is career

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Catherine Herridge · 21/1/2021, 00:38:51

Catherine Herridge

@CBS_Herridge

Jan 21

intelligence professional, with a strong record of accomplishment both in Congress + Executive Branch. Ellis was one of the principal staffers who compiled 2016 House Intel Committee report on the Snowden leaks -- the report had backing of committee republicans + democrats.

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