US EditionRepublican lawmakers ask for DOJ to investigate Jack Smith
Republican senators allege Jack Smith illegally subpoenaed telecom call logs of GOP lawmakers supporting Trump, prompting DOJ and state bar investigations into potential misconduct and disbarment.
- On Oct. 16, former special counsel Jack Smith was criminally referred to the DOJ and to Tennessee and New York disciplinary panels after GOP lawmakers requested investigation.
- Republicans say Smith subpoenaed telecommunications companies for call logs without clear legal predicate, linking the subpoenas to the FBI's 'Arctic Frost' probe that tracked conservative figures and groups.
- Documents show Smith's team collected data over several days around Jan. 6, and the FBI analyzed phone records of nine Republicans, including senators, without call content.
- The DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility investigates alleged misconduct and reports findings to bar authorities, while senators asked Tennessee and New York panels to seek disbarment.
- Context: Smith was appointed in November 2022 to oversee Jan. 6 and classified-docs investigations, with Republicans alleging misconduct and potential disbarment, while Smith denies politicization in a London interview on October 8.
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Republican lawmakers suggest Jack Smith should lose law license
It's happening: Jack Smith referred to DOJ for probe, possible disbarment · American Wire News
Former special counsel Jack Smith has been referred to the Department of Justice for a probe into prosecutorial misconduct over his unscrupulous methods while conducting the failed witch hunt against President Donald J. Trump. A malicious and ruthless operator, the former Hague prosecutor was hand-picked by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland to spearhead two cases against Trump, one involving classified material stored at Mar-a-Lago and the o…
BREAKING: Jack Smith Criminally Referred to DOJ!
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has just been referred to the Department of Justice for an investigation into professional misconduct. A group of Senate Republicans, whom Jack Smith spied on during the 'Arctic Frost' investigation into J6, are calling on Pam Bondi to take action.
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