re: NBC: FBI’s top lawyer, Dana Boente, asked to resign due to something Durham found

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The top lawyer at the FBI submitted his resignation after facing criticism on the Right for his role in the investigation into former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn.

Dana Boente, who has a 38-year career with the Justice Department, agreed to resign under pressure from the Justice Department, according to NBC News.

"Few people have served so well in so many critical, high-level roles at the Department," FBI Director Christopher Wray said in a statement. "Throughout his long and distinguished career as a public servant, Dana has demonstrated a selfless determination to ensure that justice is always served on behalf of our citizens."

"While it will be difficult to replace Dana, I am committed to ensuring that the next general counsel is experienced, objective, and prepared to lead the men and women who make up this vital part of the FBI’s mission," Wray added. His statement made no mention of pressure from the Justice Department.

The FBI told the Washington Examiner on Saturday that Boente announced his decision to retire from federal service, effective June 30, within roughly the past 24 hours.

Boente, who had also been the acting assistant attorney general of the National Security Division and the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has come under fire by critics for his handling of the case against retired Lt. Gen. Flynn.

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