The death of Seth Rich, a young DNC staffer tragically murdered in the summer of 2016, remains shrouded in mystery. His killing occurred just before the release of emails belonging to Hillary Clinton, igniting a firestorm of speculation and unanswered questions that continue to burn today.
Adding to the intrigue, Wikileaks founder Julian Assange hinted that Rich, not Russia, was the source of the leaked emails – a claim that sent shockwaves through the political landscape. This assertion, dismissed by many, fueled suspicions of a cover-up and a deliberate effort to misdirect public attention.
For years, Attorney Ty Clevenger has relentlessly pursued the truth, battling the FBI for access to crucial records related to Rich’s death. His efforts, driven by a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit, have revealed a disturbing pattern of obstruction and concealment.
Initially, the FBI denied possessing Seth Rich’s laptop. However, Clevenger’s legal pressure forced a stunning admission: the agency had the laptop all along. Despite this breakthrough, the FBI continues to withhold vital metadata from Rich’s electronic devices, deepening the mystery.
The obfuscation doesn’t stop there. Clevenger uncovered evidence that the FBI improperly withheld pages from the CrowdStrike report concerning the alleged 2016 DNC hack – an event weaponized against President Donald Trump. This discovery suggests a deliberate attempt to manipulate the narrative surrounding the election.
Frustrated by the FBI’s stonewalling, Clevenger filed a motion in federal court to hold the agency in contempt, accusing them of “deliberate and willful defiance” of a court order. He believes a systemic cover-up is underway, protecting individuals within the “deep state” and their allies in the media.
Clevenger’s investigation has unearthed disturbing details about former FBI Director James Comey’s practices. Comey allegedly deliberately misspelled names in emails – including those of Hillary Clinton, Huma Abedin, and Anthony Weiner – to evade keyword searches and conceal his communications.
Even more concerning, Comey reportedly used a private email account under a false name, communicating with an FBI employee through a non-FBI account. This behavior, Clevenger argues, demonstrates a clear intent to circumvent transparency laws and hide potentially damaging information.
Documents revealed that shortly before the 2017 inauguration, FBI personnel placed Comey’s handwritten notes into “burn bags,” seemingly with the intention of destroying them. This act, occurring nearly eight years after Comey’s departure, suggests a continued effort to bury evidence related to the 2016 election.
Clevenger now seeks to compel the FBI to answer detailed interrogatories from Comey, McCabe, and Wray regarding their communication practices and any efforts to conceal records related to Seth Rich. He demands a comprehensive search of all email and messaging systems, including those using misspelled names or pseudonyms.
The attorney’s latest letter to the FBI’s legal counsel lays bare a culture of bad faith and a desperate attempt to control the narrative. He warns that if the FBI refuses to cooperate, he will escalate the matter to the judge overseeing the case, demanding full transparency and accountability.
Despite repeated requests, Clevenger has received no response to his demands for answers, leaving the truth about Seth Rich’s death – and the events surrounding it – tantalizingly out of reach.
