How leaks can affect a counterterrorism investigation

Name: How leaks can affect a counterterrorism investigation
Uploaded: 2017-05-25T22:00:00Z
Duration: P539S
Description: Investigators say they have "very important" clues to what drove an attacker to bomb a concert in Manchester, England. But they face an unwelcome obstacle: intelligence leaks to the American press, fueling a diplomatic fight and a pause in intelligence sharing. Ciaran Jenkins of Independent Television News reports and William Brangham talks to former FBI counterterrorism investigator Ali Soufan.

Clip: 05/25/2017 | 8m 59s

Investigators say they have "very important" clues to what drove an attacker to bomb a concert in Manchester, England. But they face an unwelcome obstacle: intelligence leaks to the American press, fueling a diplomatic fight and a pause in intelligence sharing. Ciaran Jenkins of Independent Television News reports and William Brangham talks to former FBI counterterrorism investigator Ali Soufan.

Aired: 05/25/17

Expired: 06/24/17

Rating: NR

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