On Thursday, Trump aide Will Russell testified to the grand jury investigating the 2020 election aftermath, including the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
But Smith’s office has continued to investigate the handling of classified material after Trump’s presidency ended, with inquiries of witnesses and grand jury activity.
The letter, first reported by ABC News, indicates prosecutors are exploring possible false statement charges related to the employee’s grand jury testimony.
Trump also was indicted in late March by a Manhattan grand jury in connection with an alleged hush-money scheme.
The special counsel’s office is seeking Kerik’s communications around the 2020 election, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Persons:
Donald Trump, Trump, Jack Smith, won’t, Bernie Kerik, indicting Trump, It’s, Smith, Will Russell, Stan Woodward, Woodward, Trevor McFadden, Walt Nauta, Lago, Kerik, Rudy Giuliani, Timothy Parlatore, CNN’s Kaitlan Collins
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CNN, Trump, Former New York, Trump Organization, Mar, ABC News
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Former New York City, Manhattan