House Judiciary Chair Refers Former Special Counsel Jack Smith for Criminal Charges

Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 22, 2026 —

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan has referred former Special Counsel Jack Smith to the Department of Justice for consideration of criminal charges. The referral, dated January 23, 2024, accuses Smith of allegedly making false statements to Congress during a deposition.

The referral document, which was obtained by The Hill, outlines the specific allegations against Smith. According to the document, Jordan’s committee contends that Smith provided false information during testimony provided to the committee.

The referral requests that the Department of Justice investigate these alleged false statements and determine whether criminal charges are warranted. The specific nature of the alleged false statements made by Smith during the deposition was not immediately detailed in the summary provided.

Jack Smith previously served as the special counsel overseeing investigations into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents and his actions related to the January 6th Capitol attack. Smith’s office has been responsible for indictments against Trump in both of these matters.

The referral by Chairman Jordan marks a significant development in the ongoing oversight and investigative activities conducted by the House Judiciary Committee. The Department of Justice will now review the referral from Chairman Jordan.

Further details regarding the specific statements and the context of the deposition were not provided in the available information. The outcome of the Department of Justice’s review of this referral remains to be seen.

Story summarized from the original created by Rebecca Beitsch on thehill.com, see more information here.

Media gallery