Jim Jordan Presses DOJ on Delayed Investigation into Prosecutorial Misconduct Allegations Against Jack Smith

The House Judiciary Committee criticizes the DOJ's handling of alleged misconduct in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s office, citing concerns over accountability and transparency.

Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to the DOJ demanding records and explanations regarding a stalled investigation into misconduct allegations against Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team.
The allegations include claims of evidence manipulation during the FBI’s Mar-a-Lago raid and attempts to impose excessive prison sentences on defendants.
The DOJ’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) delayed investigating the claims, citing concerns about interfering with Smith’s prosecutions of Donald Trump, which have since concluded.
Jordan criticized the OPR for only beginning its inquiry after receiving permission from Smith, raising doubts about the independence and impartiality of the investigation.
The Judiciary Committee has issued a preservation notice, requesting all related records be safeguarded and produced by December 18, as part of its ongoing oversight efforts.