Speaking to reporters Tuesday, FBI Director James Comey called Hillary Clinton’s decision to use a private email server at the State Department and its subsequent implementation “extremely careless.”
“Although we did not find clear evidence that Secretary Clinton or her colleagues intended to violate laws governing the handling of classified information, there is evidence they were extremely careless in their handling of highly classified information.”
COLUMBUS, OH – JUNE 21: Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks to supporters on June 21, 2016 at the Construction Arts & Auto Technology building, Fort Hayes Metropolitan Education Center, in Columbus, Ohio. Clinton discussed her vision for a stronger America and her commitment to build an economy that she says will work for everyone. (Photo by J.D. Pooley/Getty Images)
Earlier in the press conference, Comey stated that the investigation had discovered 110 emails across 52 email chains that were classified at the time of sending.
FBI Director Comey: 110 emails in 52 email chains have been determined to contain classified information, 8 chains contained top secret
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Comey also stated that 8 email chains contained top secret information and that more than 200 other emails were “up-classified” later by their respective agencies.
FBI Director James Comey: 200+ emails up-classified
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Despite the evidence, Comey and the FBI recommended no charges to be filed against Clinton.