Federal Grand Jury Probes Adam Schiff's Handling of Investigation, Requests Records from Conservative Activist.
A federal grand jury has launched an investigation into the handling of the US Justice Department's probe into Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, according to a law enforcement source and a subpoena sent to conservative activist Christine Bish. The probe is being conducted in Maryland, where Bish testified before the grand jury on Thursday.
The subpoena obtained by NBC News sought records from Bish regarding her communications with individuals claiming to be or work for Bill Pulte, who is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and has ties to the Trump administration. It also requested information about anyone claiming to be working at the direction or request of Edward Martin, the Justice Department's self-described "weaponization czar".
The investigation into Schiff's handling of the probe raises questions about potential wrongdoing by the senator and his office. Schiff has denied any wrongdoing in response to the allegations against him.
It is unclear whether the grand jury investigation is specifically targeting Pulte or Martin, but the subpoena suggests that investigators are seeking information about their roles in the case.
Bish's testimony has been part of a broader probe into mortgage fraud allegations against Schiff, which has stalled since at least summer. The probe was initially led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who tapped Martin to lead the investigation.
Schiff's office declined to comment on the grand jury investigation, while a spokesperson for the Justice Department cited the secrecy surrounding grand jury proceedings.
A federal grand jury has launched an investigation into the handling of the US Justice Department's probe into Democratic Senator Adam Schiff, according to a law enforcement source and a subpoena sent to conservative activist Christine Bish. The probe is being conducted in Maryland, where Bish testified before the grand jury on Thursday.
The subpoena obtained by NBC News sought records from Bish regarding her communications with individuals claiming to be or work for Bill Pulte, who is the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and has ties to the Trump administration. It also requested information about anyone claiming to be working at the direction or request of Edward Martin, the Justice Department's self-described "weaponization czar".
The investigation into Schiff's handling of the probe raises questions about potential wrongdoing by the senator and his office. Schiff has denied any wrongdoing in response to the allegations against him.
It is unclear whether the grand jury investigation is specifically targeting Pulte or Martin, but the subpoena suggests that investigators are seeking information about their roles in the case.
Bish's testimony has been part of a broader probe into mortgage fraud allegations against Schiff, which has stalled since at least summer. The probe was initially led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, who tapped Martin to lead the investigation.
Schiff's office declined to comment on the grand jury investigation, while a spokesperson for the Justice Department cited the secrecy surrounding grand jury proceedings.