Republican lawmaker Jim Jordan has filed a criminal referral targeting special counsel Jack Smith to the US Department of Justice. Jordan alleges Smith provided inaccurate testimony to Congress during testimony tied to ongoing investigations. The House Judiciary Committee chair's move follows allegations from several GOP figures that Smith deceived lawmakers. The referral was filed once allegations surfaced about Smith's statements during recent congressional appearances.
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Republican Lawmaker Urges Charges Against Jack Smith - The New York Times
Republican Lawmaker Urges Charges Against Jack Smith The New York Times
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Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ - The Hill
Jordan accuses Smith of lying to Congress in criminal referral to DOJ The Hill
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'RIDICULOUS': Trump allies look for payback with Jack Smith criminal referral - MS NOW
'RIDICULOUS': Trump allies look for payback with Jack Smith criminal referral MS NOW
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House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged false statement - Axios
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan refers Jack Smith to DOJ over alleged false statement Axios
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Jack Smith hit with criminal referral as GOP moves testimony fight toward prosecution - Fox News
Jack Smith hit with criminal referral as GOP moves testimony fight toward prosecution Fox News