US Counterintel Chief To Be Replaced - By The Associated Press (29/6/09)

The Associated Press

Monday, 29 June 2009 07:26

26 June, 2009

The U.S. official in charge of catching foreign spies and foiling their plots is leaving his post on July 4.

National Intelligence Director Dennis Blair announced the departure of Joel Brenner, the national counterintelligence executive for the last three years, in a message to employees sent Friday. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the message.

No reason was given for Brenner's departure and his replacement has not yet been announced. Brenner could not be reached for comment.

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