You had some time constraints placed on you that made it difficult ... to do a thorough and complete investigation.

It's important for the department to take whatever time is necessary to complete a thorough investigation. At the conclusion of such an inquiry, however, it will be clear that there are no grounds for the appointment of an independent counsel.

We are aware of the allegations of harassment made by Ms. Nardi. We have done a complete and thorough investigation of her allegations of harassment and we are satisfied that there is no merit to them. We stand behind our experienced and dedicated staff, fully.

I believe that there's sufficient evidence of government misconduct that an independent investigation should be done concerning the investigation of Sgt. Maj. McKinney and the prosecution of Sgt. Maj. McKinney.

I believe that there's sufficient evidence of government misconduct that an independent investigation should be done concerning the investigation of Sgt. Maj. McKinney and the prosecution of Sgt. Maj. McKinney,

No charges have been placed in this incident at this time because it is still an open investigation, an ongoing investigation.