![]() ![]() It was reported - notably by CNN - that Berger put the classified documents into his pants and/or his socks - allegations that Breuer has said are “false” and “ridiculous” and for which there is no on-the-record substantiation. Media propounds rumor that Berger placed documents in his socks and pants. But there is no evidence to support this accusation in fact, according to The Washington Post, " The documents removed were copies the National Archives retained the originals." Put documents in hivebench archive#As the story unfolded between July 20 and July 22, conservative pundits have run with speculation that Berger removed original classified documents, rather than copies, from the archive and then destroyed them as part of a cover-up. This much is known: Berger and his lawyer, Lanny Breuer, have said for the record that: 1) Berger inadvertently put several copies of classified documents into a leather portfolio he was carrying and 2) that Berger put handwritten notes, which he had made while reviewing the documents, in his jacket and in his pants pockets.īut rumors and confusion abound in media coverage: On July 19, the Associated Press was the first to report that the Federal Bureau of Investigation is investigating former Clinton national security adviser Sandy Berger for allegedly illegally removing classified documents and personal notes from the National Archives last fall during preparations for his appearance before the 9-11 Commission. ![]()
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