House panel accuses James Clapper of ‘inconsistent testimony’ in Russia probe
by Steven Nelson
| April 27, 2018 11:38 AM
The House Intelligence Committee's report on Russian activities during the 2016 election accuses former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper of providing “inconsistent testimony†about his contact with the media.
Clapper, now a CNN analyst, allegedly changed his story about his interaction with journalists regarding an opposition research dossier on then-President-elect Trump.
The former spy chief initially said he did not speak with journalists about a secret intelligence assessment containing the information, before later admitting he discussed the dossier with CNN reporter Jake Tapper and possibly others, the report said.
A spokesman for the committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether the committee will seek criminal charges. Last month, Clapper avoided charges for a separate alleged lie to Congress due to a five-year statute of limitations.
A spokesman for Clapper did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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