AG Loretta Lynch declines to press charges against Clinton

By Eric Bradner, Jul. 7, 2016, CNN

With the AG accepting Director Comey's recommendation, this case is resolved, no matter Republicans' attempts to continue playing politics

— Brian Fallon (@brianefallon) July 6, 2016

Washington (CNN)Attorney General Loretta Lynch made it official Wednesday: Hillary Clinton will not be charged for using a personal email server during her tenure as secretary of state, removing a long-looming shadow over her 2016 bid.

"Late this afternoon, I met with FBI Director James Comey and career prosecutors and agents who conducted the investigation of Secretary Hillary Clinton's use of a personal email system during her time as secretary of state," Lynch said in a statement.

"I received and accepted their unanimous recommendation that the thorough, year-long investigation be closed and that no charges be brought against any individuals within the scope of the investigation," she said.

Clinton's campaign quickly welcomed the news.

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