Former federal prosecutor explains how criminal referrals are handled by DOJ
- Posted on October 1, 2026
- By Fox News
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Legal expert and former federal prosecutor Cully Stimson from the Heritage Foundation provides comprehensive insights into the criminal referral process within the Department of Justice. The analysis examines the procedural mechanisms and standards applied when investigating high-profile allegations, using the case against Jina Choi as a practical example. Understanding how DOJ evaluates and processes such referrals reveals the complexity of federal prosecutorial decision-making and the evidentiary thresholds required for pursuing charges against government officials.
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