Politics | Eric Holder Holder Appoints 2 Attorneys to Investigate Leaks White House strongly denies being behind them By Mark Russell Posted Jun 9, 2012 5:20 AM CDT Copied Attorney General Eric Holder looks though his papers while testifying during a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, June 7, 2012. (Getty Images) Eric Holder appointed two attorneys yesterday, along with prosecutors from the Justice Department's National Security Division, to look into accusations that the White House deliberately leaked classified information to reporters to boost the president's image, reports the Washington Post. Holder said their investigation will be separate from an FBI investigation into possible security leaks to reporters. "The investigation must be complete, fair and balanced," said House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Rogers. "I look forward to hearing how they will be independent from the chain of command." (President Obama yesterday said the White House isn't behind the leaks, which have led to stories like this one and this one.) Read These Next "Admiral Piett" of the Star Wars universe died from COVID. Shooter opens fire on Texas Border Patrol Rescuer in floods gets a poignant question. Michael Douglas 'had to stop'—but he's not retired. Report an error