DOJ subpoenas Michigan Secretary of State's office as it continues probe into Jan. 6
(Detroit Free Press) The Department of Justice sent a subpoena to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s office this week as it continues its investigation into former President Donald Trump’s efforts to undermine the 2020 election.
The Associated Press was first to report the subpoena, which was issued Wednesday. Details were sparse, but it comes on the heels of a separate subpoena the DOJ issued to Wayne County election officials late last week. The subpoenas come as appointed special counsel Jack Smith investigates the Jan. 6 insurrection, when supporters of Trump attempted to storm the U.S. Capitol to prevent the certification of the 2020 presidential election.
Through a spokesperson, Benson confirmed the subpoena’s existence, but added “(t)he Department of Justice has asked that we not disclose the contents of the subpoena to prevent harming the investigation and we will honor that request.”
"Secretary Benson continues to support agencies investigating and seeking accountability for those who attempted to overturn the 2020 election," Michigan Department of State spokesman Jake Rollow added, when asked if the subpoena was necessary given Benson's previous pledge to work with investigators looking into efforts to undermine the 2020 election.
"Our office has been in regular contact with investigators working on this and we will continue to provide information they request or that we believe could be of interest." ...........(more)
https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2022/12/08/doj-special-counsel-subpoenas-michigan-election-chief-in-jan-6-probe/69712683007/
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