DOJ report: Three officials leaked sensitive info before election, raising Hatch Act violation concerns.

The DOJ's Office of the Inspector General found that three senior officials violated internal policies by leaking non-public investigative information to the media days before an election. The leaks led to news articles and raised concerns about politically motivated disclosures. The case has been referred to the Deputy Attorney General and the Office of Special Counsel for potential Hatch Act violations. The specific investigation and election are not identified in the report.

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