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DOJ To Drop Most Criminal Investigations Of CIA Agents Involved In Torture | According to the National Journal, Attorney General Eric Holder announced today that the Justice Department will drop criminal investigations of most of the CIA officials involved in torturing detainees. The Department has determined that an expanded criminal investigation of the remaining matters is not warranted,” Holder said in a statement. However, the investigations into those responsible for the death of two detainees held by the CIA will continue, Holder said.

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