The selection of Raia was a further indication of the turmoil in the bureau’s upper ranks, and continues an unusual leadership structure put in place in August.

Even as the selection of a career agent, Christopher G. Raia, leaves an unusual three-person leadership structure in place, it returns a career agent to the second highest-ranking post.

Even as the selection of a career agent, Christopher G. Raia, leaves an unusual three-person leadership structure in place, it returns a career agent to the No. 2 post.

Veteran FBI agent Christopher Raia named co-deputy director the bureau confirmed to Fox News Digital, after Dan Bongino departed the role earlier this month.

Veteran FBI agent Christopher Raia was named co-deputy director, the bureau confirmed to Fox News Digital, after Dan Bongino departed the role earlier this month.

The head of the FBI’s New York field office has been named co-deputy director of the bureau, replacing Dan Bongino following his departure last week.