The Other Shoe Has Dropped: DOJ Investigating Marc Elias In Peltola Scandal Case

What happened: The DOJ sent target letters to Marc Elias and his firm, warning they may be targets of an investigation tied to the Alaska Peltola campaign scandal, according to Just the News. Key numbers: Just the News reported 20 Democrats received such letters. Why it matters: A target letter signals prosecutors view the recipient as a likely defendant, though it does not guarantee charges. Law professor Jonathan Turley told Just the News that campaign lawyers who allegedly played a role are now potential targets or witnesses and have to remove themselves.

The DOJ sent target letters to Marc Elias and his firm, warning they may be targets of an investigation tied to the Alaska Peltola campaign scandal, according to Just the News.

A target letter signals prosecutors view the recipient as a likely defendant, though it does not guarantee charges. Law professor Jonathan Turley told Just the News that campaign lawyers who allegedly played a role are now potential targets or witnesses and have to remove themselves.