The New Paper

January 26, 2021

DOJ Inspector General opens election-related investigation

DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz opened an investigation into whether any DOJ officials improperly attempted to alter the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The investigation will have jurisdiction over current and former DOJ employees but does not extend to other government officials. The announcement (source) did not name specific allegations and additional details on the investigation were not provided.

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