Republican lawmaker Jim Jordan has submitted a criminal referral against special counsel Jack Smith to the US Department of Justice. The congressman alleges Smith provided untruthful remarks to Congress during testimony linked to ongoing investigations. The House Judiciary Committee chair's move follows claims from several GOP figures that Smith misled 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