A recent House report reveals that the FBI mismanaged its investigation into the 2017 congressional baseball shooting, which injured several lawmakers. The report highlights a failure to adequately address the gunman's anti-GOP sentiments, despite possessing a handwritten note identifying Republican targets. Initially, the FBI characterized the attack as 'suicide by cop' but later revised its assessment to domestic violent extremism, notably without additional evidence. Criticism from House Republicans underscores concerns about the FBIâs accountability in high-stakes investigations, with lawmakers questioning the agency's consistency in handling related cases and public inquiries.
The FBI's handling of the 2017 congressional baseball shooting investigation revealed significant lapses, leading to criticisms from congressional leaders regarding its conclusions and methods.
In 2021, the FBI revised its conclusion about Hodgkinson's motivations without new evidence, raising concerns about the agency's transparency and accuracy in investigations.
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