Special Counsel Jack Smith Faces Criminal Referral Over Alleged False Statements
Jack Smith, former Special Counsel, is facing a criminal referral from the Committee on the Judiciary. The referral is based on alleged false statements made during a December 17, 2025 deposition related to the Trump probe.
New York, NY, July 23, 2026 —
Washington D.C. – Special Counsel Jack Smith is the subject of a criminal referral issued by the Committee on the Judiciary. The referral cites allegations of false statements made by Smith during a deposition on December 17, 2025.
The deposition in question is reportedly related to the ongoing Trump probe. The Committee on the Judiciary has initiated this referral based on their findings concerning the statements allegedly made by Smith. Details regarding the specific nature of the alleged false statements were not immediately available.
Further information regarding the implications of this criminal referral and the potential next steps in the process was not provided. The referral marks a significant development concerning the Special Counsel’s office and its recent investigations.
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