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Press Release

Department of Justice Statement on the Investigation into the Destruction of Videotapes by CIA Personnel

For Immediate Release
Office of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The following statement may be attributed to Matthew Miller, Director, Office of Public Affairs:

"In January 2008, Attorney General Michael Mukasey appointed Assistant United States Attorney John Durham to investigate the destruction by CIA personnel of videotapes of detainee interrogations. Since that time, a team of prosecutors and FBI agents led by Mr. Durham has conducted an exhaustive investigation into the matter. As a result of that investigation, Mr. Durham has concluded that he will not pursue criminal charges for the destruction of the interrogation videotapes."

Updated February 5, 2025
Component
Office of the Attorney General
Press Release Number: 10-1267

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