SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Experts tell Central Coast News that they do not believe the Petreaus scandal will have any effect on the nation's war on terror.
Former CIA director David Petreus resigned as director of the CIA last week after admitting to an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell.
FBI officials spent the evening searching through Broadwell's home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Throughout the evening, agents have been seen carrying boxes from the home and taking photos inside.
Friends of Petreaus say that he didn't leak confidential military information to Broadwell. Meantime, some lawmakers say they still need to hear Petraus's side of the story.
"From my point of view, it's absolutely essential that he give testimony before Congress so we can figure out Benghazi." said Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Members of the Senate Intelligence Committee are now asking why they didn't know the FBI was investigating Petraus before he resigned. The FBI has responded, saying they didn't report it earlier because they didn't have enough evidence to convict Petraus of a crime or security breach.
Former FBI Agent Dan Payne tells Central Coast News this is standard protocol.
"The FBI will not disclose an ongoing investigation until it's brought to a conclusion to avoid any outside influence on the investigation," said Payne. He also added that he doesn't think this incident should have any effect on the war on terror.
Deputy Michael Morrell is now stepping in as the Active Director to the CIA. He is no stranger to the role, after serving it last year when Leon Panetta was appointed to Secretary of Defense.
