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DOJ probing Trump ally Corey Lewandowski's actions at DHS after IG referral: Sources
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The clear picture
What happened
The Justice Department is investigating Corey Lewandowski over his work at the Department of Homeland Security, according to CBS News, ABC News and Fox News. Fox News says the inquiry followed a criminal referral from Homeland Security investigators. ABC News identifies Lewandowski as a longtime Trump ally and a top aide to former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Latest development
Fox News and ABC News add that the DOJ inquiry followed a Homeland Security investigative referral and that Lewandowski had been Noem's top aide.
Why it matters
The criminal referral places Lewandowski's DHS conduct before federal prosecutors; CBS News says the inquiry concerns allegations that he used his DHS role for financial gain, which he has denied.
Known / unclear
The available accounts do not identify the alleged conduct, the timing or scope of the Homeland Security referral, or whether Lewandowski has been interviewed, charged or provided documents to investigators.
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Sources
Compiled from 3 independent publishers ABC News · Fox News · CBS News
ABC News emphasises “DOJ probing Trump ally Corey Lewandowski's actions at DHS after IG referral: Sources”; Fox News leads with “DOJ opens investigation into Trump ally Corey Lewandowski”.
What happens next
- Any Justice Department decision on charges or other action involving Corey Lewandowski.
- Any public account from the Department of Homeland Security or its investigators concerning the criminal referral.
- Further information on the allegations involving Lewandowski's work as Kristi Noem's top DHS aide.
Bottom line
The reported referral and DOJ inquiry create a legal test for a prominent Trump ally's conduct inside DHS, but the allegations and any prosecutorial outcome remain undisclosed.
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