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In reply to the discussion: Justice Dept. grants immunity to staffer who set up Clinton email server [View all]Babel_17
(5,400 posts)That's what I'm wondering about. Who were Pagliano's superior's, in the sense that they directed his actions, and signed off on what he did? Will they be getting offered any deals?
He's a functionary, I don't see it as likely he decided to set up this server. What he did was wrong. But directing him to do it might be significantly worse. Ignorance of the law is no excuse, but when the violations of law are blatant, that really invites legal retribution.
If Pagliano was directed to set up the server in a sneaky fashion, then the person ordering that might really be considering how much jeopardy they're in. The FBI hates the sneaky crap. Lazy idiots who trample the regulations are one thing, sneaky little shits are another.
Imo, and just my 2 cents. And Pagliano can sing like a canary, but if it can't be verified ...
On the other hand, if the FBI gets the scent, they have the resources to break wide open any kind of half assed conspiracy to violate security regulations.