EventJuly 22, 2026· Washington, D.C.

House Judiciary chairman refers Jack Smith testimony to DOJ for review

Chairman Jim Jordan sent DOJ a referral alleging that former Special Counsel Jack Smith made materially false or incomplete statements during a December 2025 deposition and requesting review under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. The referral is disputed and does not constitute a criminal charge or adjudicated finding.

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letter · Jul 22, 2026

House Judiciary sends DOJ criminal referral concerning Jack Smith testimony

A six-page July 22, 2026 letter from Chairman Jim Jordan asks DOJ to investigate whether former Special Counsel Jack Smith violated 18 U.S.C. § 1001 in December 2025 deposition testimony. The referral contains committee allegations and legal arguments; it is not a charge, prosecution, conviction, or judicial finding. Smith's attorneys and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin dispute the referral.

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