The Charlton - Renzi connection ...

UPDATE - From TPM Muckraker - The dam breaks? Appears micromanaging by the 'Justice' department included delaying investigators actions for months and years. No wonder Renzi thought he was safe. He was part of the Bush mafia.

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On March 20th I asked if Rick Renzi was safe now that US Attorney Charlton was fired and on March 21st I posted about the Arizona Republic's lack-luster reporting of the Renzi matter.

Information has been dribbling out and with the Congressional hearings the now inept traditional media is no long able to ignore the situation.

Talking Points Memo points out that the 'Justice' Department did not pass on to Congress the information that Rick Renzi's office made contact with US Attorney Charlton's office after hearing about an investigation into his affairs. Wonder why they wanted to hide this fact?

Renzi's top aide Brian Murray then called Charlton's office and asked Charlton's spokesman, Wyn Hornbuckle.

Unlike what happened with David Iglesias, Charlton's chief investigator did report the contact to the Department of Justice, as DOJ regs dictate.

Now, here's the key: after all Congress's document and information requests to DOJ, the Justice Department had not revealed the Renzi-Charlton contact. For some reason, they've held that back.

The late-out-of-the-gate AP story: Lawmaker leaves panels after FBI raid