House Judiciary issues criminal referral against Jack Smith over alleged perjury
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1:47 Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral against former Special Counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday for allegedly making "willfully and intentionally false statements" when testifying before Congress last December .
"The Committee on the Judiciary writes to refer strong evidence that appears to show Jack Smith, former Special Counsel, knowingly made false statements during his December 17, 2025 deposition," Jordan wrote in a letter sent to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP Lawyers for Smith did not immediately respond for comment.
Top Judiciary Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin slammed the GOP-led criminal referral -- calling it "baseless" and "vindictive."
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House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan issued a criminal referral against former Special Counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday for allegedly making \"willfully and intentionally false statements\" when testifying before Congress last December .
\"The Committee on the Judiciary writes to refer strong evidence that appears to show Jack Smith, former Special Counsel, knowingly made false statements during his December 17, 2025 deposition,\" Jordan wrote in a letter sent to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Lawyers for Smith did not immediately respond for comment.
Top Judiciary Democrat Rep. Jamie Raskin slammed the GOP-led criminal referral -- calling it \"baseless\" and \"vindictive.\"
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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