Overview
- Ed Martin was removed from directing the Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group and his office was moved to the Office of the Pardon Attorney’s satellite location.
- An internal review reported by CNN concluded Martin shared secret grand jury materials in a probe tied to Sen. Adam Schiff, with emails contradicting his initial denials.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche oversaw the review and told CNN there are no misconduct investigations into Martin, who continues to serve as Pardon Attorney.
- No criminal charges have been announced, and legal commentary notes that unauthorized disclosure of grand jury material can taint investigations and evidence.
- A related thread includes a December subpoena for witness Christine Bish in Maryland regarding contacts with Martin and FHFA Director Bill Pulte, even as Attorney General Pam Bondi posted that there is no investigation into Pulte.