Why did he give him special status? Simply to be a pass through of information to media?

Quote:Two top Republicans are demanding information from the Department of Justice about Daniel Richman, the Columbia Law School professor and friend of former FBI Director James Comey who leaked Comey’s unflattering memos about President Trump to the press.

House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., and Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., ordered the Department of Justice to reveal the terms of Richman’s service with the FBI, where he worked at one time as a “special government employee,” according to the bureau.

Gowdy and Goodlatte want the details of Richman’s service, including “any records that captured Richman’s entry and exit to FBI space,” his security clearance level, emails, and other communications to FBI employees and time and attendance records.

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Now now Mr Gowdy and Mr. Goodlatte, the FBI and DOJ will get around to this in due time. They're very busy you know, slow-walking so many other valid document requests. There's only so many feet one can drag so get in line, here's your ticket number 886, now wait your turn patiently please.

Next. Calling 221. 221 please.