Brennan was arrested at his office building after FBI agents executed a search warrant on his mobile phone. According to an affidavit obtained by the newspaper, investigators reportedly discovered 88 images depicting what appeared to be underage girls, including prepubescent children, engaged in explicit acts.
Authorities initially seized Brennan’s iPhone during a traffic stop in 2024. However, the investigation was reportedly referred to the FBI earlier this month. He was expected to make his first court appearance on Friday.
John Brennan served as CIA director from March 2013 until January 2017, overseeing the agency during the final years of Barack Obama’s presidency and leaving office when Donald Trump first took office.
Separately, the US Department of Justice is investigating allegations that the former CIA director knowingly made false statements to a House committee in 2023. Brennan has denied the allegations.
