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DOJ brass tied to Jack Smith appeared to nix probe into Clinton campaign funding of Steele dossier
Just the News ^ | 11/13/25 | Jerry Dunleavy

Posted on 11/13/2025 1:59:59 PM PST by CFW

Justice Department leaders later tied to agency special counsel Jack Smith shut down an FBI investigation tied to possible campaign finance violations carried out by Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign when it used cutouts to fund the opposition research firm Fusion GPS and British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s anti-Trump dossier, emails released Thursday appear to show.

Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassely, said his Judiciary Committee, which made public the messages, describes them as “internal emails” and an “electronic communication” from the FBI “exposing” the “refusal” by DOJ leaders “to open a criminal investigation into potential campaign finance violations committed by Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee.”

Grassley’s office said that this potential criminal inquiry by the bureau was shut down “despite FBI agents’ demonstration of a fact-pattern showing Clinton and the DNC intentionally concealed payments to inappropriately target then-candidate Donald Trump.”

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: christophersteele; clinton; corruption; doj; fusiongps; jacksmith; jpcooney; marcelias; perkinscoie; richardpilger; wsj
Isn't this stuff we've already known? I keep seeing "breaking news" and thinking "I knew that".
1 posted on 11/13/2025 1:59:59 PM PST by CFW
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To: CFW

Yes, we have known this for many years. However, this release is the actual documents that prove it. Not that anything will be done about it.


2 posted on 11/13/2025 2:06:13 PM PST by jimtorr
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To: jimtorr

Also from today:

“Jan. 6 subcommittee releases new footage outside DNC where pipe bomb was planted”

https://justthenews.com/government/congress/jan-6-subcommittee-releases-new-footage-outside-dnc-where-pipe-bomb-was-planted


3 posted on 11/13/2025 2:18:13 PM PST by CFW
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To: CFW

Of course they did...and still ZERO arrests.


4 posted on 11/13/2025 2:20:35 PM PST by SENTINEL (Kneel down to God. Stand up to tyrants. STICK TO YOUR GUNS !)
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To: CFW
possible campaign finance violations carried out by Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign when it used cutouts to fund the opposition research firm Fusion GPS

I thought Hillary's campaign laundered that money through Perkins Coie as "legal services."

5 posted on 11/13/2025 2:31:31 PM PST by Carry_Okie (The tree of liberty needs a rope.)
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Tax financed US DOJ leaders shut down an FBI investigation into possible
campaign finance violations carried out by Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign.
<><>it used tax dollars to fund the opposition research firm “Fusion GPS”
<><>as well as funding “British ex-spy Christopher Steele’s “ salacious anti-Trump dossier,
<><>emails released Thursday appear to show the shocking revelations.

Iowa GOP Sen. Chuck Grassely’s Judiciary Committee, describes them as:
<><>“internal emails” and “electronic communication” from the FBI
<><>which “expose” the “refusal” by tax-paid DOJ leaders “to open a criminal investigation
<><>wrt potential campaign finance violations committed by Hillary Clinton and the DNC.”


6 posted on 11/13/2025 2:56:56 PM PST by Liz ("Socialism is a wonderful idea. It's just that it's been disastrous." Thomas Sowell.)
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To: Liz

The statute of limitations may prevent someone from being tried for crimes beyond a certain lapse of time. Still, I do not think it would prohibit the empaneling of a special grand jury to investigate, make findings, and provide recommendations. Which results could then be made public.


7 posted on 11/13/2025 3:03:29 PM PST by Wally_Kalbacken
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To: Wally_Kalbacken

The statute of limitations may prevent someone from being tried for crimes beyond a certain lapse of time. Still, I do not think it would prohibit the empaneling of a special grand jury to investigate, make findings, and provide recommendations. Which results could then be made public.


Using tax dollars to commit crimes is a serious federal offense that typically falls under charges such as tax evasion, fraud, false statements, and presenting false claims to the government, which carry severe penalties including substantial fines, restitution, and significant prison time.

Penalties vary depending on the specific statute violated, the amount of money involved, and whether the offense is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.

The Internal Revenue Code (Title 26) and Federal Criminal Code (Title 18) outline several key charges and their associated penalties:


8 posted on 11/13/2025 3:11:43 PM PST by Liz ("Socialism is a wonderful idea. It's just that it's been disastrous." Thomas Sowell.)
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To: Wally_Kalbacken
--- "The statute of limitations may prevent someone from being tried for crimes beyond a certain lapse of time. Still, I do not think it would prohibit the empaneling of a special grand jury to investigate, make findings, and provide recommendations. Which results could then be made public."

Sedition has no statute of limitations. I would love to see some charges of sedition be brought. Would be fascinating to watch opposing arguments, discovery and testimonies.

9 posted on 11/13/2025 3:12:41 PM PST by Worldtraveler once upon a time (Degrow government)
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To: Carry_Okie

“I thought Hillary’s campaign laundered that money through Perkins Coie as “legal services.””


Same here. In fact, she and her campaign were fined due to the “mislabeling” of the payments.


10 posted on 11/13/2025 3:35:21 PM PST by CFW
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To: CFW

OF COURSE THEY DID.


11 posted on 11/13/2025 3:36:41 PM PST by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: CFW

LOCK HER UP!


12 posted on 11/13/2025 6:28:07 PM PST by Fireone (1. Avoid crowds 2.Head on a swivel 3.Be prepared to protect & defend those around you 4.Avoid crowds)
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To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Arthur Wildfire! March; Berosus; Bockscar; BraveMan; cardinal4; ...

13 posted on 11/13/2025 7:09:43 PM PST by SunkenCiv (NeverTrumpin' -- it's not just for DNC shills anymore -- oh, wait, yeah it is.)
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