Democrats May Seek Prosecution of Witnesses Who Misled House Intelligence Committee
Source: Mother Jones
Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee are reviewing transcripts of interviews conducted during the panels investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and plan to refer any witnesses who lied to the panel to the Justice Department for prosecution.
Were gonna be going through the transcripts and analyzing them for any concerns we have with the greater body of information we have, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tells Mother Jones. Well discuss it with the majority and ask whether theyll join us in a referral, or, if we think one is warranted, then we reserve the right to make a referral even if they dont.
According to a source close to the committee, Democrats firmed up their plans to pursue criminal referrals this past week after their Republican colleagues abruptly announced they were ending the panels investigation. Democrats would send the referrals to the Justice Department and potentially directly to special counsel Robert Mueller.
Read more: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/03/democrats-may-seek-prosecution-of-witnesses-who-misled-house-intelligence-committee/
DeminPennswoods
(15,290 posts)Actions have consequences.
herding cats
(19,566 posts)This could be interesting.
FakeNoose
(32,722 posts)They had Manafort in for questioning didn't they? I know Mueller has seen him a few times.
toddwv
(2,830 posts)cstanleytech
(26,317 posts)as co conspirators.
Bernardo de La Paz
(49,032 posts)Maybe they think that Sessions will not prosecute them and that tRump will pardon them for these perjuries.
However, Mueller probably has a different perspective, and tRump might not be in office when Mueller lays indictments.
still_one
(92,372 posts)them
avebury
(10,952 posts)I know that he has not testified but he has certainly made every effort to obstruct the investigation, including colluding with the WH.
BigmanPigman
(51,624 posts)and he said that the House Intel was so corrupted (and he included Ryan) that they basically obstructed justice and the investigation. He was pretty clear and succinct and said that the Dems are going about it on their own somehow. If the Dems win the midterms I hope they charge Ryan, Nunes, and those who lied or didn't answer their questions completely get "obstruction" thrown at them and are charged.
blue-wave
(4,361 posts)revealed ASAP. He needs to lose his seat in November.
rock
(13,218 posts)Is it really necessary to discuss this as though there is an option?
ffr
(22,671 posts)KPN
(15,649 posts)right guy in the right place at the right time. This is about upholding incredibly important law.