Criminal referrals from the House Jan. 6 committee don't mean charges will come. But they can help the public understand what's at stake.
All eyes are on the House Jan. 6 committee today as it holds its final public meeting, where panel members are expected to vote on possible criminal referrals against former President Donald Trump, among other potential referrals. But what impact does a criminal referral even have on potential prosecutions? Not a whole lot, writes Jordan Rubin. While referrals could add public pressure as the Justice Department weighs whether to charge Trump, they aren't legally binding. "At the end of the day, prosecutors have the discretion to bring charges, regardless of who does or doesn't recommend them," Rubin writes, adding: "Ultimately, the DOJ must make decisions based on the evidence, knowing that criticism will come either way." Read Jordan Rubin's full analysis in your Monday MSNBC Daily. |
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Today at noon Eastern, join MSNBC for special coverage of the final January 6th committee meeting, led by Andrea Mitchell, Katy Tur, and Hallie Jackson. Then, stick with MSNBC for a two-hour Recap Special, beginning at 8pm Eastern featuring expert analysis from Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, Alex Wagner, and Ari Melber. |
Watch The January 6th Hearings: The House Investigates, today on MSNBC. Meeting coverage from MSNBC is also available on Peacock. |
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