Even aside from the political overtones, ignorance and intent rarely figure so deeply into the lawbooks to completely neutralize a crime and a crime seems to have been committed. It was a bummer when Patraeus was fired/ resigned but rules are rules. Yet this new untouchable class is all about abusing the shit out of power, pedophile island, massive money laundering and scandal and still, they shine like crystal. Next time I'm nailed for speeding I'm going to claim the HIllary defense, I didn't intend to break the law so we're good, have a nice day. Now I wonder, no real trial happened, no legal decision was made so does this leave the door open for some further prosecution? Perhaps Lynch and the fbi didn't want to add to the body count that's almost at 100.