Biden investigated over classified documents

By Agence France-Presse

Jan 14, 2023 12:20 am

WASHINGTON: The US attorney general named an independent prosecutor Thursday (Friday in Manila) to investigate President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents, after a furor over secret papers found at his former office exploded with the discovery of a second batch.

The new find — like the original, from Biden's time as vice president — was uncovered in the garage of his home in Wilmington, Delaware, where he often spends weekends, the White House said.

IN THE HOT SEAT A television displays US Attorney General Merrick Garland's remarks during a news conference at the Justice Department to announce the appointment of a Special Counsel to investigate the discovery of classified documents held by President Joe Biden at an office and his home on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Garland announced that former US Attorney for the District of Maryland Robert Hur was appointed as Special Counsel for the investigation. AFP PHOTO

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