FBI to recommend no charges in Clinton email probe, director says


  • World
  • Wednesday, 06 Jul 2016

Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton addresses a campaign rally, where she received the endorsement of U.S. President Barack Obama, in Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S., July 5, 2016. REUTERS/Brian Snyder

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The FBI recommended on Tuesday that no criminal charges be filed over Hillary Clinton's use of private email servers while she was secretary of state, but rebuked the Democratic U.S. presidential candidate for "extremely careless" handling of classified information.

While FBI Director James Comey's announcement lifted a cloud of uncertainty that had loomed over Clinton's White House campaign, his strong criticism of her judgement ignited a new attack on her over the email issue by Donald Trump, her likely Republican opponent in the Nov. 8 election.

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