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Office of Special Counsel Investigates Jack Smith Over Alleged Political Activity

Prompted by a request from Senator Tom Cotton, the probe will look into potential Hatch Act breaches and may lead to disciplinary sanctions but not criminal charges.

In den USA sind einem Medienbericht zufolge Ermittlungen gegen den früheren Sonderermittler Jack Smith aufgenommen worden, der zwei Ermittlungsverfahren gegen Donald Trump geleitet hatte.
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Overview

  • The Office of Special Counsel has opened a formal inquiry into whether Jack Smith engaged in political activities during work hours in violation of federal ethics rules.
  • Senator Tom Cotton urged the OSC to investigate if Smith’s actions aimed to influence the 2024 presidential election, triggering the current review.
  • Smith served as DOJ special counsel from 2022 to January 2025, overseeing high-profile cases against President Trump on election interference and classified documents.
  • Unlike the Justice Department, the OSC cannot file criminal charges and is limited to administrative or disciplinary measures or referring findings for further action.
  • The investigation highlights intensified partisan scrutiny of oversight bodies following Smith’s resignation days before President Trump’s second inauguration.