The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, has issued a criminal referral for former special counsel Jack Smith, alleging that he misled Congress regarding his investigation into President Donald Trump. Jordan claims that newly released records contradict Smith's prior testimony, which stated that he did not obtain or review lawmakers' text messages during his probes. In a letter to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Jordan stated that Smith's testimony included false statements intended to obstruct the committee's oversight. Smith has denied any wrongdoing, and Rep. Jamie Raskin criticized the referral, arguing that it misrepresents the facts of Smith's testimony. Additionally, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley released documents indicating that Smith's team accessed text messages from 44 members of Congress and White House staff. Grassley's findings also suggest that Smith's team may have violated investigative protocols by not using a filter team to review the messages. The Justice Department has confirmed receipt of the criminal referral and will investigate the allegations.
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House Judiciary Committee Issues Criminal Referral for Jack Smith
The House Judiciary Committee has referred former special counsel Jack Smith for potential criminal prosecution, alleging he misled Congress about his investigation into President Donald Trump. The referral follows claims that Smith's team accessed lawmakers' text messages without proper protocols. Smith has denied any wrongdoing, and the Justice Department is set to investigate the matter.
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House Judiciary Committee Issues Criminal Referral for Jack Smith