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Newer News: December 2012

November 2012 Intelligence News

• 5 Questions About the CIA Sex Scandal, RIA Novosti, November 14. "As details emerge, the case has spawned a range of questions concerning the possible repercussions for Petraeus, the security of electronic communications, and the progression of the investigation."
• 6 lingering questions about the exit of Gen. David Petraeus by Edward-Isaac Dovere and Josh Gerstein, Politico, November 10. "Resignations over scandals often raise more questions than they answer, and that's true of Gen. David Petraeus's abrupt exit from the Central Intelligence Agency."
• Ex-General and CIA chief David Petraeus, citing "poor judgment," quits over extramarital affair by Bryan Bender, Boston Globe, November 9. "CIA Director and retired Army General David H. Petraeus, the accomplished battlefield commander credited with turning around American fortunes in Iraq before retooling the military strategy in Afghanistan, resigned in disgrace on Friday after admitting to an extramarital affair that some experts suggested could have compromised national security."
• DNI Statement on the Resignation of CIA Director David Petraeus, news release, November 9. "Today, CIA Director David Petraeus submitted his letter of resignation to the President. Dave's decision to step down represents the loss of one of our nation’s most respected public servants."