What could the FBI possibly accomplish in one week?

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One the other hand, the arms of recalcitrant GOP senators can be twisted pretty tight in that amount of time.

[CanonRay]

1. One hell of a lot

they can literally flood the DC/Maryland area interviewing, while simultaneously finding Judge and any other asshole friends of his living elsewhere and send leads to interview them as well. Manpower is never an issue with the FBI.

[trueblue2007]

2. Why are you doubting the FBI? sure sounds to me like they are starting to accomplish a lot.

[major debacle]

4. I would not characterize what I asked as doubting the FBI

I would characterize it as being uninformed as to exactly what the FBI might be able to accomplish in one week's time. Hence the question.

[procon]

9. The FBI has lots of skilled agents and all the resources they need to handle all

these investigations at the same. I wouldn't worry that the FBI can't complete their task, but rather be concerned that the Republicans will hide their findings under lock and key to keep the Dems and the public from ever learning the truth about Kavanaugh.

[trueblue2007]

25. .....HENCE THE ANSWER !! Thanks for the information

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27. "Republicans will hide their findings"

That's what I was thinking. Trump ordered the investigation and the FBI will report findings to Trump, or someone in his administration that explains things to him. They won't be released to the public unless Trump orders them released.

[madaboutharry]

3. I have seen several former FBI agents on television yesterday and today.

They have all said that a week in the FBI is longer than people would think.

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5. Good to know, thank you

If the stars of all the Law & Order franchises can wrap things up in one hour, I guess one week is probably sufficient for the FBI.

[tazkcmo]

26. Lol

That was funny. Thanks.

[WeekiWater]

6. Interview a couple hundred people.

Attempt to recreate a timeline of Kavs life that day.

They can do a lot.

Someone could also come forward.

[MineralMan]

7. Depends on how many people are assigned to the investigation.

A great deal could be accomplished, if enough resources are dedicated to it. You'll be amazed, probably, at the extent of what has been done in a week.

Further, those agents doing the investigation will follow threads, wherever they lead. As long as there is some connection to the scope that defines the investigation, they'll dig it out. That could lead to all sorts of things that we don't expect, I think. Those folks are very, very good at what they do.

[The Genealogist]

8. I don't know the extent

but I am sure it will be mindblowing what they can do. I'd not be surprised if there wasn't already work being done on Kavanaugh before he was nominated by Trump.

[ksoze]

10. Back in the 60's, they did it all in an hour

[BruceWane]

11. Think about it

This ain't the Mayberry PD. Dozens of agents assigned to an investigation. They can interview the victims and any other person of interest they name. Then they can interview any other person THOSE people name. Basically follow every trail of evidence they are given.

They will undoubtedly request a sit down with Rape-anaugh and his accomplice Judge.

In all interviews they can, and likely will, ask if the subject is willing to take a polygraph. The person has every right to refuse, but that refusal goes into the report.

The way I see it, Rape-anaugh has two choices; he can take the polygraph, and if they ask him if his testimony before congress was truthful he'll likely blow the machine up, just based on his sworn testimony based on the meaning of certain words. Or he can refuse, and that goes into the report. Combine this with his previous judicial opinions on polygraphs (he 100% supported them until now) and it's, shall we say, not a good look.

Most importantly, keep in mind how badly the FBI has been disparaged and disrespected by this administration and the republican party as a whole. I have full confidence that the FBI won't do anything improper, but these guys have basically just been given a hunting license to go after the reputation of the right wing.

[Totally Tunsie]

12. They'll certainly do more than if they sat back and did nothing.

Anything they'll accomplish is a step in the right direction.

Michael Smercomish had a survey on his show this morning regarding the impact of an FBI investigation of Kavanaugh. Would it hurt Kavanaugh? help him? or be neutral? The response was that 66% felt such an investigation would be negative for BK, 12% positive for BK, and 22% neutral.

Bring it on!

[State the Obvious]

13. This clip will explain what FBI process will involve.

From Brian Williams interview with Frank Figliuzzi (former FBI counterintelligence) and Barbara McQuade (former prosecutor Eastern Michigan)

7 minute clip (expand view)

https://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/la-times-fbi-s-kavanaugh-probe-won-t-end-with-ford-s-allegation-1332536387569?v=railb&

[Hekate]

17. I watched that last night and laughed. Boom goes the dynamite! Recommended. nt

[steventh]

18. Ads play but clips don't

I would very much like to play the video clip you referred to, as well as some other clips on that page. What does it take to get the video to play after the ad has finished running?

[diva77]

19. it worked for me - just took a while

[steventh]

20. Thank you for the information.

I'll wait a lot longer. Is 5 minutes enough?

[State the Obvious]

21. Try other possible ways to access

Google: brian williams la times fbi kavanaugh probe

Make sure words Brian Williams and LA Times are included......should come up with several other links

[steventh]

22. Thanks bunches!!

I took your suggestion and found it at several locations. This one is playing for me now:
https://sharetv.com/watch/1436866

[diva77]

23. glad you found one -- I did have to wait about 5 min --did something else for a while :)

[steventh]

24. Good to know, thanks.

I'll give it 5 minutes the next time there's a video I want to see.

[beachbum bob]

14. taking witness accounts and placing in on record for starters. One witness may lead 2 others

and so for. The task is to see if witnesses exist which can either refute OR corroborate. Its typical background check but with probably 100 or more agents assigned.

You be surprise to how much info can be gathered and dissected

[avebury]

15. I would imagine that, after Trump had

slandered the FBI and DOJ, the FBI are highly motivated to show off their skills.

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28. Unless the FBI leaks what they find...

... Trump can sit on anything they find.

[libdem4life]

16. One week...as the details start leaking...will be politically untenable.

Indeed...the FBI has every reason to hit the ground running and gunning on this one. They don't abide sniveling frat boys or pompous orange beings. This week...what a week to be alive. A significant turning point that began way back with the Women' Suffrage Movement. They are our forebearers. Now, women can rightfully begin to take their places in the power structure of elected office. They are doing so at mind-boggling pace.