BREAKING: FBI Says Newly Discovered Clinton Emails Don’t Change Its Decision in the Case

The emails discovered on Anthony Weiner’s laptop won’t change anything.

Pema LevyNov. 6, 2016 8:40 PM

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The FBI has completed its review of newly discovered emails on Anthony Weiner’s computer and has determined that there is no reason to change its conclusions in the case. In July, the FBI announced it had found no reason to bring charges against Clinton for how she had handled her emails as secretary of state. FBI director James Comey announced the latest decision in a letter to members of Congress Sunday—nine days after Comey plunged the presidential race into turmoil by announcing the bureau would be looking at the newly found emails.

Here is the letter, obtained by NBC news:

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