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The House Judiciary Committee Takes Legal Action
The House Judiciary Committee has initiated legal proceedings against two Department of Justice (DOJ) officials on Thursday due to their failure to comply with subpoenas regarding the investigation involving Hunter Biden.
Identification and Accusations
The accused officials, namely Mark Daly and Jack Morgan, acknowledged as a senior litigation counsel and a trial attorney in the DOJ’s Tax Division, have been charged with disobeying directives to participate in depositions as mandated by the committee.
Whistleblower Testimony
During a June meeting, Gary Shapley, an IRS criminal investigator turned whistleblower, alleged to Congress that the Tax Division resisted pursuing charges against Biden in the aforementioned meeting.
Details of the Complaint
“The Committee requires testimony from both Mark Daly and Jack Morgan, two current or former Tax Division attorneys who have firsthand knowledge of the irregularities in DOJ’s investigation that appear to have benefited Hunter Biden.”
…”By refusing to appear, Daly and Morgan are frustrating Congress’s ability to conduct oversight and investigate Executive Branch corruption—a critical part of Congress’s Article I powers.”
DOJ’s Objections and Legal Argument
The DOJ has provided various reasons for objecting to the testimonies of the officials, citing concerns about speaking on ongoing cases such as the one involving Hunter Biden which could potentially compromise the case.
House Judiciary Committee’s Justification
The House Judiciary Committee has argued that the duty to comply with the subpoenas stands independently from disclosing privileged information, highlighting the urgency and relevance of the officials’ testimonies in their investigation.
Impeachment Inquiry and Investigation
Notably, the House attorneys link the investigation to the impeachment inquiry, emphasizing the need to determine potential preferential treatment received by Hunter Biden and any possible interference by President Joe Biden in the DOJ’s decision-making process.
Additional Testimony and Confirmation
Further revelations include conversations by IRS whistleblowers regarding the alleged preferential treatment towards Hunter Biden, and subsequent denials and assertions by various DOJ and IRS officials.
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