DOJ says San Diego federal prosecutor in ‘Fat Leonard’ case won’t be investigated for misconduct

U.S. Office of Professional Responsibility says it won't investigate complaint filed by defense lawyer.

Prosecutor Mark Pletcher was accused of withholding information from defense lawyers in high-profile case.

Judge ruled in June that Pletcher committed "flagrant misconduct" Pletcher has been the lead prosecutor in the Navy bribery investigation.

The agents testified they asked Pletcher four times about writing up a report on Ynah’s latest statements for the defense.

Pletcher said he had always intended for the special agents to write a report but he wanted to get more information about the agents’ contact with the woman in order to figure out how best to disclose it.