More than 100 subpoenas prepared as DOJ ramps probe of Alaska Senate race; target letters issued, sources say
Subpoenas and letters issued
Prosecutors are preparing more than 100 subpoenas as the Justice Department presses ahead with its investigation into the Alaska Senate race, according to sources familiar with the matter. At least 20 letters have been sent to people investigators consider targets. The letters are going to Democrats whom investigators believe were involved in a recruitment effort, sources said.
Grand jury inquiry underway
The letters indicate that an Alaska grand jury is examining possible conspiracy and donor fraud offenses, according to sources. Target letters typically notify people that they are targets of a federal grand jury investigation. Their issuance does not determine whether federal charges will follow.
Elias condemns investigation
Elias criticized the probe in a statement, saying, “We will not be intimidated by a sham investigation.” He said the Justice Department was targeting him and his law firm on Election Day. Elias accused the administration of using the department against President Trump’s political opponents and said there was no evidence of wrongdoing.
Key points
- Prosecutors are preparing more than 100 subpoenas in the Alaska Senate race investigation.
- At least 20 target letters have gone to Democrats investigators believe joined a recruitment effort.
- An Alaska grand jury is examining possible conspiracy and donor fraud offenses.
- A target letter does not mean the recipient will face federal charges.