The Justice Department (DOJ) informed the House Judiciary Committee about an investigation into special counsel Jack Smith and his prosecutors due to allegations of misconduct. The details surrounding these allegations are not clear yet. The DOJ's Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) spoke to the committee about a misconduct claim that dates back to June 2023 but did not take action against Smith's office because of the ongoing investigations involving Donald Trump. Both of Smith's cases against Trump have been dropped after Trump won the 2024 presidential election.
Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expressed his dissatisfaction with the information provided during the DOJ briefing. He stated that Ragsdale, an official from the OPR, mentioned the inquiry into Smith's office began in June 2023 but could not proceed further while Donald Trump's cases were active. Ragsdale indicated that any action on his part would interfere with Smith’s prosecutions, but since they were terminated post-election, there is concern from Jordan that lack of prompt action might allow Smith's team to escape accountability.
The inquiry began after a person working under Smith reportedly self-reported potential misconduct to Ragsdale's office. Jordan emphasized the importance of addressing this matter quickly to ensure accountability within the DOJ.
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